Session 117

HR 2654

Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2021

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Session 117

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Session 117

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This bill aims to expand Medicare coverage for chiropractic services. Currently, Medicare coverage is limited to spinal manipulation for subluxation correction. This legislation would broaden coverage to include all services provided by licensed doctors of chiropractic, aligning Medicare coverage with those offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense, and private insurance plans. The bill also includes provisions related to verifying provider qualifications and ensuring appropriate service delivery.

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2021-04-19House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

2021-04-19House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

2021-04-19House

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2021-04-19House

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HR 2654

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