This proposal would let Medicare cover the full range of care that licensed chiropractors can provide in their state, not just spinal manipulation to fix a subluxation. It says Medicare’s rules are outdated and should match what many private plans and other federal health systems already cover. In short, Medicare could pay for chiropractic services beyond today’s single covered service.

It also adds a simple check for payment: a chiropractor must complete a one-time educational verification designed by Medicare, unless the visit is only for spinal manipulation to correct a subluxation.

• Who is affected: People on Medicare and licensed chiropractors.
• What changes: Medicare could cover all services chiropractors are licensed to do in their state; today it only covers spinal manipulation for subluxation. A one-time training verification would be required for other services .
• When: The provided text does not state an effective date.