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Chiropractic patients, providers deal with pain of losing Medicaid coverage

Starting in 2025, Minnesota stopped paying for Medicaid and MinnesotaCare chiropractic services for people ages 21 and older as part of budget cuts to address a $6 billion deficit.
A Minnesota Management and Budget report projected the coverage reduction would save the state $7.8 million during the 2026-27 biennium as part of sweeping 2025 budget cuts.
Chiropractic providers warn the policy may increase costs as patients switch to more expensive treatments like medical doctor visits or emergency care, Nokken said.
Patients now face paying out-of-pocket, and while Nokken offers hardship rates, many others relying on chiropractic care may struggle to afford essential services.
Sen. Rob Kupec, DFL-Moorhead, introduced a bill this session to restore the coverage, though he remains uncertain if the measure will move ahead this year.

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Chiropractic patients, providers deal with pain of losing Medicaid coverage

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