Declares that it is the sense of Congress that: (1) treatment by means of manual manipulation of the spine to correct a subluxation is a uniquely chiropractic service that Congress recognized in 1972 as a benefit under part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act; (2) it is the unequivocal intent of Congress to ensure that every individual enrolled in a Medicare+Choice plan under Medicare part C (Medicare+Choice) has access to all covered services under Medicare part B; and (3) as a covered service under Medicare part B treatment by means of manual manipulation of the spine to correct a subluxation provided by a doctor of chiropractic is a covered service for individuals enrolled in a Medicare+Choice plan.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2934)
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5426)
Referred to the Committee on Finance.
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