HB4449 Summary

• Adds naprapathic services performed by a licensed naprapath acting within their scope of practice to covered services under Illinois medical assistance (Medicaid) program.

• Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to apply for any federal waivers or State Plan amendments necessary to implement coverage of naprapathic services.

• Grants the Department rulemaking authority to establish procedures for implementing naprapathic service coverage.

• Implementation is contingent upon receiving federal approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.