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Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-539| House 
| Updated: 1/16/2025
W. Gregory Steube

W. Gregory Steube

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (152)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Dusty Johnson (Republican)Dwight Evans (Democratic)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)David Schweikert (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Adrian Smith (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Warren Davidson (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Mark Alford (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Mike Ezell (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Pablo Jose Hernández (Democratic)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Mike Carey (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Young Kim (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Tim Walberg (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Thomas Massie (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)David P. Joyce (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Ann Wagner (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)John Joyce (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)James A. Himes (Democratic)Tony Wied (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)James Comer (Republican)Scott Fitzgerald (Republican)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Nicholas J. Begich (Republican)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Gabe Evans (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)John W. Rose (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Kevin Hern (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Ben Cline (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Jack Bergman (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Julie Fedorchak (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Michael Guest (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Craig A. Goldman (Republican)Eric Burlison (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the "Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025," seeks to significantly expand the scope of services covered by Medicare when provided by doctors of chiropractic. Currently, Medicare coverage for chiropractic care is limited to only manual manipulation of the spine to correct a subluxation , a restriction the bill identifies as antiquated and out of step with modern practice and other health plans. The bill's purpose is to bring Medicare chiropractic coverage more in line with that provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program, and private health insurance. The bill proposes to amend the Social Security Act to recognize doctors of chiropractic as "physicians" for all services they are legally authorized to perform under their state license. This change would allow Medicare beneficiaries to access a broader range of chiropractic services beyond spinal manipulation. To ensure appropriate implementation, the bill also introduces a new requirement: for services beyond manual manipulation of the spine, doctors of chiropractic must complete an educational documentation webinar designed by the Secretary.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2654
Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1610
Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3654
Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2019
Jan 16, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-106
Introduced in Senate
Jan 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 16, 2025
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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2654
    Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1610
    Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3654
    Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2019


  • January 16, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-106
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 16, 2025
    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.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-106: Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025
Alternative treatmentsHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelLicensing and registrationsMedicareMusculoskeletal and skin diseasesState and local government operations

Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-539| House 
| Updated: 1/16/2025
This legislation, titled the "Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025," seeks to significantly expand the scope of services covered by Medicare when provided by doctors of chiropractic. Currently, Medicare coverage for chiropractic care is limited to only manual manipulation of the spine to correct a subluxation , a restriction the bill identifies as antiquated and out of step with modern practice and other health plans. The bill's purpose is to bring Medicare chiropractic coverage more in line with that provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program, and private health insurance. The bill proposes to amend the Social Security Act to recognize doctors of chiropractic as "physicians" for all services they are legally authorized to perform under their state license. This change would allow Medicare beneficiaries to access a broader range of chiropractic services beyond spinal manipulation. To ensure appropriate implementation, the bill also introduces a new requirement: for services beyond manual manipulation of the spine, doctors of chiropractic must complete an educational documentation webinar designed by the Secretary.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2654
Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1610
Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3654
Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2019
Jan 16, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-106
Introduced in Senate
Jan 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 16, 2025
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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2654
    Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1610
    Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3654
    Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2019


  • January 16, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-106
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 16, 2025
    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.
W. Gregory Steube

W. Gregory Steube

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (152)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Dusty Johnson (Republican)Dwight Evans (Democratic)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)David Schweikert (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Adrian Smith (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Warren Davidson (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Mark Alford (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Mike Ezell (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Pablo Jose Hernández (Democratic)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Mike Carey (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Young Kim (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Tim Walberg (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Thomas Massie (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)David P. Joyce (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Ann Wagner (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)John Joyce (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)James A. Himes (Democratic)Tony Wied (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)James Comer (Republican)Scott Fitzgerald (Republican)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Nicholas J. Begich (Republican)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Gabe Evans (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)John W. Rose (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Kevin Hern (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Ben Cline (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Jack Bergman (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Julie Fedorchak (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Michael Guest (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Craig A. Goldman (Republican)Eric Burlison (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-106: Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative treatmentsHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelLicensing and registrationsMedicareMusculoskeletal and skin diseasesState and local government operations