S. 421 — A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage under such title for certain chiropractic services authorized to be performed under State law, and for other purposes.

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Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to limit Medicare coverage of chiropractic services to diagnostic x-rays, physical examinations, and certain spinal manipulations conducted by State-licensed chiropractors who are legally authorized by the State to provide such services.

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1993-02-24
Introduced in Senate
1993-02-24
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2011)
1993-02-24
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
1993-09-22
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12251-12253)

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage under such title for certain chiropractic services authorized to be performed under State law, and for other purposes.

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