Seniors who are under Medicare are frequently faced with the fact that the law, while it included doctors of chiropractic since 1974, only covers spinal manipulation. The federal government continues to rely on an antiquated statute that discriminates against Medicare’s chiropractic patients by not covering (i.e. not paying for or reimbursing for) medically necessary and mandated services delivered by DCs. DC's can perform but Medicare will not pay for:
If you are not of age to receive Medciare coverage, you will be. EVENTUALLY WE ALL WILL BE COVERED BY MEDICARE.- Consultation and Examinations
- X-ray services
- The ordering of X-ray studies
- Physical Medicine Modalities/services (i.e. traction, exercise training, ultrasound, muscle stimulation, etc.)
Please sign and send the following petition to have Medicare cover all the benefits and services under Chiropractic care:
http://www.acatoday.org/Advocacy/Engage-with-ACA/National-Medicare-Equality-Petition/Sign-the-National-Medicare-Equality-Petition
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