A. If the terms of any plan, agreement, or service contract, issued under the provisions of this article, cover services within the lawful scope of practice of a licensed psychologist, or licensed and certified clinical social worker then:

1. Such services may be performed by any person licensed to do so in this state as provided in subsection B of this section.

2. Selection of such a psychologist or social worker may be made by a subscriber under the plan, agreement or service contract and, provided other conditions are met, reimbursement shall not be denied when service is rendered by a person so licensed.

3. The provisions of this section shall apply to the plans, agreements, or service contracts which are delivered, amended, renewed, ratified, or issued for delivery in Oklahoma after October 1, 1982.

4. Any provision, exclusion, or limitation of a plan, agreement, or service contract that denies an insured the privilege of selecting such a psychologist or social worker shall, to the extent of the denial, be void, but such void provision shall not affect the validity of the other provisions of the plan, agreement, or service contract.

B. For purposes of this section:

1. "Licensed psychologist" means a person licensed and complying with the Psychologists Licensing Act, Sections 1351 through 1375 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes; and

2. "Licensed and certified clinical social worker" means a person licensed and complying with the Social Workers' Licensing Act, Sections 1250.1 (3) and 1261.1 (B) of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes.

Added by Laws 1988, c. 227, § 13, emerg. eff. June 20, 1988.