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Elizabeth M. Whitehorn, Director

Provider Notice issued 05/23/13

Chapter B-200, Handbook for Providers of Chiropractic Services- SMART Act Revision

To:​ Participating Chiropractors​
Date:​ May 23, 2013​
Re:​ Chapter B-200, Handbook for Providers of Chiropractic Services- SMART Act Revision​

 

Public Act 097-0689(pdf), referred to as the Save Medicaid Access and Resources Together (SMART) Act, mandated that effective July 1, 2012, chiropractic services be limited to participants under the age of 21.

This bulletin provides updates to the Covered and Non-Covered Services topics in the Handbook for Providers of Chiropractic Services. It also provides clarification on the department's primary diagnosis requirement.

The Handbook for Providers of Chiropractic Services, Chapter B-200 is available on the department's website.

If you have any questions concerning this bulletin, please contact the Bureau of Comprehensive Health Services toll-free at 1-877-782-5565.

Instructions for Updating Handbook

B-202 Chiropractor Reimbursement

Remove pages HFS B-202 (1-4) and insert new pages HFS B-202 (1-4)

B-203 Covered Services

Remove pages HFS B-203 (1-2) and insert new pages HFS B-203 (1-2)

B-204 Non-Covered Services

Remove pages HFS B-204 (1-2) and insert new pages HFS B-204 (1-2)

Appendix B-1

Remove pages HFS Appendix B-1 (3-4) and insert new pages HFS Appendix B-1 (3-4)

Replacement Pages