17:48A-34. Nurse-midwives, services performed by
Notwithstanding any other provision of P.L.1940, c. 74 (C. 17:48A-1 et seq.), benefits shall not be denied to any eligible individual for eligible services when the services are performed or rendered those individuals by a certified nurse-midwife within the scope of his practice. The practice of nurse-midwifery shall be deemed to be within the provisions of P.L.1940, c. 74 and duly certified nurse-midwives shall have such privileges and benefits in the scope of their practice under the act as are afforded thereunder to licensed physicians and surgeons in the scope of their practice.
L.1982, c. 171, s. 1, eff. Nov. 9, 1982.