as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 03/18/2015 10:39am
A bill for an act
relating to human services; modifying medical assistance coverage for
chiropractic services; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 256B.0625,
subdivision 8e.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 256B.0625, subdivision 8e, is amended to
read:
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chiropractic services deleted text begin is limited to one annual evaluation anddeleted text end new text begin , including:
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new text begin (1) payment fornew text end 24 deleted text begin visitsdeleted text end new text begin adjustments, mobilizations, or manipulationsnew text end per year
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(2) all evaluation and management services required for the care of new and
established patients;
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(3) medical supplies and equipment supplied or prescribed by a chiropractor;
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(4) therapeutic services, as defined in section 148.01, subdivision 1, clause (6); and
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(5) diagnostic services necessary for examination and diagnosis.
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(b) Chiropractic services also include any other therapy or service covered by medical
assistance that falls within the scope of chiropractic practice, as defined in section 148.01.
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(c) Treatments and services provided by a chiropractor shall be reimbursed on an
equal basis with the highest reimbursement level for the treatment or service if provided
by a physician, osteopath, or other provider.
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(d) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, this subdivision applies to
payments for services provided through fee-for-service arrangements, prepaid health
plans, or other mechanisms.
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