HF97 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Coverage of chiropractic services modified in the medical assistance and MinnesotaCare programs.
Related bill: SF595
AI Generated Summary
This bill aims to adjust the health insurance rules regarding chiropractic services in Minnesota's Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare programs. The legislation expands the type of chiropractic services covered, including medical evaluation, management services, manual therapy, spinal manipulation, and therapeutic exercises for treating spinal and neuromusculoskeletal issues. Coverage limitations are set at one annual evaluation and up to 24 visits per year, with further visits possible through prior authorization. Coverage for chiropractic x-rays is limited to specific types of radiological examinations necessary for diagnosing certain conditions. Additionally, a previous section of the Minnesota Statutes that outlined covered chiropractic services under MinnesotaCare is repealed, likely to streamline and consolidate chiropractic service regulations under the new rules.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 09, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Health Finance and Policy |
| February 12, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| February 16, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| February 18, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| March 05, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
[
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Clarifies the inclusion of related services recommended by licensed health care professionals using accepted chiropractic standards."
],
"removed": [
"No specific removals mentioned regarding section 256B.0625."
],
"summary": "The bill modifies the coverage of chiropractic services under the Medical Assistance program as outlined in section 256B.0625.",
"modified": [
"Specifies the coverage to include an annual evaluation and a limit of 24 visits per year, with potential for more visits if prior authorization is obtained."
]
},
"citation": "256B.0625"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"No additions as this is a repeal."
],
"removed": [
"Repeals Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256L.03, subdivision 3b, which covered medically necessary exams, manual manipulation of the spine, and x-rays under MinnesotaCare."
],
"summary": "This bill repeals the subsection related to chiropractic services within the MinnesotaCare program from section 256L.03.",
"modified": [
"Not applicable as this is a direct repeal."
]
},
"citation": "256L.03"
}
]