# Iowa Code § 514C.3: Dentist’s services under accident and sickness insurance policies

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C514C_S514C.3

## Section

- **Citation:** Iowa Code § 514C.3
- **Heading:** Dentist’s services under accident and sickness insurance policies
- **Jurisdiction:** Iowa
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** IA Code / Title XIII / Chapter 514C / Section 514C.3

## Text

A policy of accident and sickness insurance issued in this state which provides payment or reimbursement for any service which is within the lawful scope of practice of a licensed dentist shall provide benefits for the service whether the service is performed by a licensed physician or a licensed dentist. As used in this section, “licensed physician” includes persons licensed under chapter 148, and “policy of accident and sickness insurance” includes individual policies or contracts issued pursuant to chapter 514, 514A, or 514B, and group policies as defined in section 509B.1, subsection 3.

88 Acts, ch 1127, §1; 2006 Acts, ch 1117, §63; 2008 Acts, ch 1088, §129

## Nearby sections

- [Iowa Code § 514C.1 Supplemental coverage for adopted or newly born children.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C514C_S514C.1.md)
- [Iowa Code § 514C.2 Skilled nursing care covered in hospitals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C514C_S514C.2.md)
- [Iowa Code § 514C.3 Dentist’s services under accident and sickness insurance policies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C514C_S514C.3.md)
- [Iowa Code § 514C.3A Disclosures relating to dental coverage reimbursement rates.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C514C_S514C.3A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 514C.3B Dental coverage fee schedules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C514C_S514C.3B.md)
- [Iowa Code § 514C.3C Dental care service plan contracts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C514C_S514C.3C.md)
- [Iowa Code § 514C.3D Prior authorization for dental care services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C514C_S514C.3D.md)
- [Iowa Code § 514C.3E State-regulated dental care service plans.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C514C_S514C.3E.md)
- [Iowa Code § 514C.3F Dental carrier recovery of claim overpayment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C514C_S514C.3F.md)
- [Iowa Code § 514C.4 Mandated coverage for mammography.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C514C_S514C.4.md)
- [Iowa Code § 514C.4A Supplemental and diagnostic breast examinations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C514C_S514C.4A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 514C.5 Prescription drug benefit restrictions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C514C_S514C.5.md)
- [Iowa Code § 514C.6 Uniformity of treatment — employee welfare benefit plans.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C514C_S514C.6.md)
- [Iowa Code § 514C.7 Prohibition on restricting coverage in certain instances involving a diagnosis of a fibrocystic condition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C514C_S514C.7.md)

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