H.R. 8701 — Introduced in House

I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8701 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 12, 2022Mr. Posey introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure equitable treatment of items and services furnished by chiropractors under the Medicare program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Chiropractic Act of 2022. 2. Ensuring equitable treatment of items and services furnished by chiropractors under the Medicare program (a) In general Section 1861(r)(5) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(r)(5)) is amended— (1) by striking for the purpose of sections 1861(s)(1) and 1861(s)(2)(A) and only; (2) by inserting , evaluation and management services (including examination and imaging services), and such other functions (not including the prescribing of drugs) after (to correct a subluxation); and (3) by inserting , service, or function (as applicable) after such treatment. (b) Allowing chiropractors To provide items and services through private contracts with Medicare beneficiaries Section 1802(b)(6)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395a(b)(6)(B)) is amended by striking paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4) of. (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to items and services furnished on or after the date that is 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.