Medicare
Medicare covers only manual adjustment of the spine
Medicare does not pay for everything that happens at a chiropractic visit. Here we tell you what it pays, what you pay and when we let you know first.
We bill Medicare for manual adjustment of the spine
We tell you the cost of everything else before we start
You decide, with the information in writing
Good to know
What Medicare covers
Manual adjustment of the spine, when it is medically necessary. It is the only chiropractic service Medicare covers.
What you pay
After the Part B deductible, you pay 20% of the adjustment. A supplement plan, if you have one, may cover that share.
What Medicare does not cover
Exams, x-rays, soft tissue therapy and exercises. For those services we tell you the cost before we start.
The notice in writing
When a service is not covered, we give you a notice in writing (an ABN) before the visit. You read it, ask questions and decide.
Questions about Medicare
What if I have Medicare Advantage?
Your plan may have other rules. Call the number on your card first and ask about chiropractic care. Ada helps you prepare the questions.
What is an ABN?
It is a notice in writing that we give you before a service Medicare will probably not pay for. It says what the service is and what it costs, so that you can decide.
Do I have to pay anything that day?
Yes, your share. We explain how much it is before we start and give you a receipt.
Talk to us before you decide
Call or write to us. A person answers in Spanish or English and explains the next step.