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IN SB0512
Bill
Status
1/14/2015
Primary Sponsor
Ronnie Alting
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AI Summary
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Adds chiropractic services, including spinal manipulation and adjustments, as a covered service in the Indiana check-up plan effective July 1, 2015.
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Requires chiropractic services to be included in any amendments to the plan that would allow Indiana 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 by July 1, 2015 to enable chiropractic service coverage.
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Prohibits implementation of any approved waiver or amendment until the office files an affidavit with the governor confirming federal approval, which must be filed within 5 days of notification.
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Declares an emergency for the act and establishes an expiration date of December 31, 2015 for the waiver application requirements.
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 Health & Provider Services
1/14/2015