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IN HB1547
Bill
Status
1/20/2015
Primary Sponsor
Donald Lehe
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AI Summary
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Adds chiropractic services, including spinal manipulation and adjustments, as a required covered service in the Indiana check-up plan, effective July 1, 2015.
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Requires chiropractic services to be included in any state plan amendments implemented to cover individuals newly eligible for Medicaid under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
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Mandates the office of Medicaid policy and planning to apply for any necessary federal waiver or state plan amendment before July 1, 2015 to enable chiropractic service coverage.
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Prohibits implementation of any federal waiver or amendment until the office files an affidavit with the governor confirming federal approval, to be filed within 5 days of approval notification.
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Declares an emergency for the act and requires Section 3 (the waiver application requirements) to expire December 31, 2015.
Legislative Description
Coverage for spinal adjustments. Provides that the Indiana check-up plan must include chiropractic services, including spinal adjustments. Provides that implementation of the state plan to cover individuals eligible for Medicaid resulting from passage of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act must include chiropractic services. Requires the office of Medicaid policy and planning to apply for any necessary federal waiver or state plan amendment.
Last Action
First Reading: referred to Committee on Public Health
1/20/2015