A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare coverage for all physicians' services furnished by doctors of chiropractic within the scope of their license, and for other purposes.

1/24/2025, 11:56 AM
Congress
119

Number
S - 106

Introduced on
2025-01-16

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
Kevin Cramer

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025

This bill expands Medicare coverage of chiropractic services to include all services provided by chiropractors, rather than only subluxation corrections through manual manipulation of the spine.

Bill 119 s 106, also known as the Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act, aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand Medicare coverage to include all physicians' services provided by doctors of chiropractic within the scope of their license. This bill seeks to ensure that Medicare beneficiaries have access to chiropractic care as an alternative treatment option for various health conditions.

Under the current Medicare system, chiropractic services are limited and not fully covered, which can create barriers for patients seeking this type of care. By expanding coverage to include all services provided by doctors of chiropractic, this bill aims to improve access to chiropractic care for Medicare beneficiaries and potentially reduce healthcare costs by promoting preventive and non-invasive treatment options.

The Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act is designed to address the growing demand for alternative and holistic healthcare options and recognizes the important role that chiropractors play in the healthcare system. This bill is non-partisan and focuses on improving healthcare access and options for Medicare beneficiaries without imposing additional costs or restrictions. Overall, Bill 119 s 106 seeks to modernize Medicare coverage to better meet the needs of patients and promote a more inclusive and comprehensive healthcare system.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare coverage for all physicians' services furnished by doctors of chiropractic within the scope of their license, and for other purposes.

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Latest Summary3/18/2025

Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025

This bill expands Medicare coverage of chiropractic services to include all services provided by chiropractors, rather than only subluxation correctio...


Latest Action1/16/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.