1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to human services; modifying medical assistance coverage for 
1.3 	chiropractic services;amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 256B.0625, 
1.4 	subdivision 8e.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 256B.0625, subdivision 8e, is amended to 
1.7 	read:
1.8 		Subd. 8e.Chiropractic services. Payment for (a) Medical assistance covers
1.9 	chiropractic services is limited to one annual evaluation and, including:
1.10 	(1) payment for 24 visits adjustments, mobilizations, or manipulations per year 
1.11 	unless prior authorization of a greater number of visits is obtained.;
1.12 	(2) all evaluation and management services required for the care of new and 
1.13 	established patients;
1.14 	(3) medical supplies and equipment supplied or prescribed by a chiropractor;
1.15 	(4) therapeutic services, as defined in section 148.01, subdivision 1, clause (6); and
1.16 	(5) diagnostic services necessary for examination and diagnosis.
1.17 	(b) Chiropractic services also include any other therapy or service covered by medical 
1.18 	assistance that falls within the scope of chiropractic practice, as defined in section 148.01.
1.19 	(c) Treatments and services provided by a chiropractor shall be reimbursed on an 
1.20 	equal basis with the highest reimbursement level for the treatment or service if provided 
1.21 	by a physician, osteopath, or other provider.
1.22 	(d) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, this subdivision applies to 
1.23 	payments for services provided through fee-for-service arrangements, prepaid health 
1.24 	plans, or other mechanisms.