United States 117th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 8701 — Chiropractic Act of 2022

Last action — 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.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Chiropractic Act of 2022 This bill expands Medicare coverage of chiropractic services to include evaluation and management services, including examination and imaging services, and other functions provided by chiropractors, rather than only subluxation corrections through manual manipulation of the spine. The bill also allows chiropractors to enter into private contracts with Medicare beneficiaries.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends provisions of the Social Security Act to expand the services provided by chiropractors under Medicare and allows them to contract privately with Medicare beneficiaries.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1395x(r)(5)

    for the purpose of sections 1861(s)(1) and 1861(s)(2)(A) and only

    This change removes the limitation on the purposes for which chiropractic services are recognized under Medicare.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1395x(r)(5)

    , evaluation and management services (including examination and imaging services), and such other functions (not including the prescribing of drugs)

    This addition expands the scope of services that chiropractors can provide under Medicare to include evaluation and management services as well as other functions.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1395x(r)(5)

    , service, or function (as applicable)

    This addition clarifies the terminology regarding the treatment provided by chiropractors.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1395a(b)(6)(B)

    paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4) of

    This change allows chiropractors to provide services through private contracts without being restricted by specific paragraphs of existing law.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8701 do?
Chiropractic Act of 2022 This bill expands Medicare coverage of chiropractic services to include evaluation and management services, including examination and imaging services, and other functions provided by chiropractors, rather than only subluxation corrections through manual manipulation of the spine. The bill also allows chiropractors to enter into private contracts with Medicare beneficiaries.
Who sponsors HR 8701?
HR 8701 is sponsored by Posey, Bill (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 8701?
This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 8701?
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