‘Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §3174-AAA is enacted to read:
§ 3174-AAA. Chiropractic services reimbursement
1. Reimbursement. The department shall reimburse under the MaineCare program for chiropractic evaluation and management examinations performed by a chiropractic doctor licensed under Title 32, chapter 9 that are within the scope of practice of chiropractic doctors. This subsection does not limit reimbursements under the MaineCare program that may be available for other chiropractic services or affect any limits that may apply to reimbursements such as limits relating to numbers of visits.
2. Rulemaking. The department may adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147
Initiative: Provides appropriations and allocations for chiropractic evaluation and management examinations to be reimbursed under the MaineCare program.
| GENERAL FUND | 2017-18 | 2018-19 |
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All Other
|
$0 | $67,661 |
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| GENERAL FUND TOTAL | $0 | $67,661 |
| FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND | 2017-18 | 2018-19 |
|
All Other
|
$0 | $122,130 |
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| FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL | $0 | $122,130 |