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Expanding Medicare Coverage for All Chiropractic Services within State License Scope

This Act aims to modernize the Medicare program to cover the full range of services provided by doctors of chiropractic, moving beyond the current limitation of only spinal manipulation. For Medicare beneficiaries, this means broader access to chiropractic care, aligning coverage with private insurance and other federal health systems. This change is intended to improve health outcomes and potentially reduce costs by offering citizens greater choice in their healthcare options.
Key points
Expanded Medicare Coverage: Citizens will gain access to all services provided by chiropractors that are legally authorized by their state license, not just spinal manipulation.
Standardization of Coverage: Chiropractic care under Medicare will be brought in line with standards used by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, and private health insurance.
Training Requirement for Chiropractors: For services to be eligible for payment, doctors of chiropractic must complete a one-time educational webinar or similar electronic product approved by the Secretary.
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Print number: 118_S_799
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Process start date: 2023-03-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_799.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Expanded Medicare Coverage: Citizens will gain access to all services provided by chiropractors that are legally authorized by their state license, not just spinal manipulation.
  • Standardization of Coverage: Chiropractic care under Medicare will be brought in line with standards used by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, and private health insurance.
  • Training Requirement for Chiropractors: For services to be eligible for payment, doctors of chiropractic must complete a one-time educational webinar or similar electronic product approved by the Secretary.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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