Bill · H.R. 539· House(119-HR-539)

Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025

Age: 48 years

Florida

Introduced: 1/16/2025
Last activity: 1/16/2025 — 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.
Sponsored by: W. Steube
Cosponsors: - 99 - 75

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025 updates the Medicare program to expand health coverage for services provided by doctors of chiropractic. Under current law, Medicare is restricted to covering only manual manipulation of the spine to correct a subluxation. This bill amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to recognize doctors of chiropractic as physicians for any function or action authorized by their State license. It also requires chiropractors to either attend a specific educational documentation webinar or provide manual manipulation of the spine to qualify for Medicare payments. Ultimately, the legislation aims to align Medicare chiropractic coverage more closely with private insurance, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense, and the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program.

Yes· 3 of 10

Would people over 65 be better off under this?+6
It expands the available chiropractic care services for Medicare beneficiaries, many of whom are seniors.
Would retired people be better off under this?+6
It expands healthcare options for retirees covered under Medicare.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+6
It expands the range of chiropractic services available to Medicare beneficiaries.