An Overview of VA Coverage The VA offers chiropractic care at selected Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities. When it is not offered on-site at a veterans’ local facility, chiropractic care is available through the non-VA care process. This has been carried out by a variety of programs over the past few years. A patient…
In order to serve veterans in the area a clinic must have a solid understanding of the VA Healthcare system. Chiropractic benefits are often provided through the Community Care Network. The Rapid Tutorial titled Veterans Access to Chiropractic provides information on the benefits available to veterans. Please note, this tutorial will refer to other modules…
Download Reference Documents Most of the resources a clinic will need can be found on the dedicated Medicaid website for their state. Listed below are some resources developed by CMS that can assist with understanding key aspects of the Medicaid program. How to Use the Medicaid National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) Tools Medicaid Provider Enrollment…
Medicaid FAQs Q: Does Medicaid cover chiropractic or physical therapy? A: States are required to cover certain benefits and others are optional. Chiropractic coverage is not a mandatory benefit but rather is considered optional. To learn what your state covers, contact your state Medicaid agency; a list of state agencies can be found at www.Medicaid.gov Q:…
Status of Medicaid Medicaid is truly a moving target when tracking down resources. Often, after a great deal of effort, you will find chiropractic is excluded from a patient’s benefits. To avoid problems, locate the status of Medicaid in your state first to verify coverage. We have outlined some of the steps below for locating…
Medicaid is similar to Medicare in the sense that a provider must enroll* with the (in this case state) program as a provider to be able to bill Medicaid patients. This can be confusing when a payer with which your clinic is contracted (e.g., Anthem or UHC) manages the Medicaid coverage in your state. You…