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.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates findings; Statement of purpose Congress finds the following: In 1972, coverage was established under the Medicare program for beneficiaries to receive chiropractic care and requires providing Medicare coverage for all physicians’ services furnished by doctors of chiropractic within the scope of their license Section 1861(r)(5) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. It relies on definition changes, compliance mandates, product standards, and delegation of rulemaking. The main policy areas are Veterans, Healthcare, Education, and Environment.
Who Benefits and How
Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill could face reduced risk, Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill could face reduced risk, and Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Educational institutions and students affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Creates findings; Statement of purpose Congress finds the following: In 1972, coverage was established under the Medicare program for beneficiaries to receive chiropractic care.
- Requires providing Medicare coverage for all physicians’ services furnished by doctors of chiropractic within the scope of their license Section 1861(r)(5) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates findings; Statement of purpose Congress finds the following: In 1972, coverage was established under the Medicare program for beneficiaries to receive chiropractic care and requires providing Medicare coverage for all physicians’ services furnished by doctors of chiropractic within the scope of their license Section 1861(r)(5) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Veterans, Healthcare, Education, Environment
Primary Purpose
The bill creates findings; Statement of purpose Congress finds the following: In 1972, coverage was established under the Medicare program for beneficiaries to receive chiropractic care and requires providing Medicare coverage for all physicians’ services furnished by doctors of chiropractic within the scope of their license Section 1861(r)(5) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
- Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Steube (for himself, Mr. Higgins of New York, Mr. …
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