RS 22:1027: Interpreter services for the deaf and hard of hearing; expenses

A. Any hospital or medical expense insurance policy delivered or issued for delivery in this state on or after December 1, 1991, shall contain a provision or endorsement requiring payment for expenses incurred by the insured for services performed by a qualified interpreter/transliterator, other than a family member of the insured, when such services are used by the insured in connection with medical treatment or diagnostic consultations performed by a physician, dentist, chiropractor, or podiatrist, provided such medical treatment or consultation is covered under said insurance policy and provided the services are required because of hearing loss of the insured or a failure of the insured to understand or otherwise communicate in spoken language.

B. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to limited benefit health insurance policies or contracts.