HCS HB 1509 -- CHIROPRACTIC CARE (Portwood)

This substitute changes the laws regarding health insurance
coverage for chiropractic care.  The substitute requires health
care plans to allow an enrollee direct access to a participating
chiropractor of the enrollee's choice within the plan's network
for at least 26 visits per policy period.  Current law states
that an enrollee may have access to chiropractic care for a total
of 26 visits.  The substitute also prohibits a health care plan
from denying medically necessary and clinically appropriate
chiropractic care for additional diagnostic tests or treatment,
provided the attending chiropractic physician submits
documentation supporting the necessity for additional tests or
continued treatment.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on General Revenue Fund in FY 2005, FY
2006, and FY 2007.  Estimated Income on Other State Funds of
$8,000 in FY 2005, $0 in FY 2006, and $0 in FY 2007.

Missouri House of Representatives
92nd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 23, 2004 at 11:15 am