UnitedHealthcare Removes Prior Authorization for Chiropractic Codes on Medicare Advantage and D-SNP Plans

by KAC Staff | Sep 7, 2026 | Featured Articles, Insurance Updates, KAC News

UnitedHealthcare has announced that prior authorization will no longer be required for the three chiropractic manipulative treatment codes on its Medicare Advantage and Dual Special Needs (D-SNP) plans. What Is Changing Beginning October 1, 2026, UnitedHealthcare will...

Medicare Still Covers Only One Chiropractic Service. Help Us Change That.

by KAC Staff | Aug 31, 2026 | Featured Articles, KAC News, Medicare

Take Action here! One in three American seniors lives with chronic pain, and Medicare, the program built to cover their care, still treats chiropractic like it is 1972. That year, chiropractors were recognized as physicians under Medicare, but coverage was limited to...

Table Talk: Can a Chiropractor Opt Out of Medicare Advantage Plans While Remaining in Medicare Part B?

by KAC Staff | Aug 3, 2026 | Insurance Updates, KAC News, Medicare, Table Talk

This guidance was obtained through the Medicare Advisory Committee (MAC), led by ChiroCongress and co-chaired by Dr. Brad Stauffer and Dr. David Kassmeier. The Kentucky Association of Chiropractors participates in this group on behalf of Kentucky-licensed...

Table Talk: Treating Medicare Advantage Patients When Not Credentialed with Medicare Part B or the MA Plan

by KAC Staff | Jul 27, 2026 | Insurance Updates, KAC News, Medicare, Table Talk

This guidance was obtained through the Medicare Advisory Committee (MAC), led by ChiroCongress and co-chaired by Dr. Brad Stauffer and Dr. David Kassmeier. The Kentucky Association of Chiropractors participates in this group on behalf of Kentucky-licensed...

Gov. Beshear Reverses General Assembly’s Medicaid Cuts, Directs More Dollars Toward Michelle P Waiver Slots and Senior Meals

by KAC Staff | Jul 22, 2026 | Featured Articles, KAC News, Medicaid

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Original post: Click here. Contact: Scottie Ellis 502-401-6933 Scottie.Ellis@ky.gov Gov. Beshear Reverses General Assembly’s Medicaid Cuts, Directs More Dollars Toward Michelle P Waiver Slots and Senior Meals Funding available through unbudgeted...