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DOD/DODOASHA | RIN: 0720-AB77 | Publication ID: Fall 2021 |
Title: TRICARE: Chiropractic and Acupuncture Treatment Under the TRICARE Program | |
Abstract:
Under the current regulations, TRICARE excludes chiropractors as TRICARE-authorized providers whether or not their services would be eligible as medically necessary care if furnished by any other authorized provider. In addition, the current regulation excludes acupuncture treatment whether used as a therapeutic agent or as an anesthetic. This proposed rule seeks to eliminate these exclusions and to add benefit coverage of chiropractic and acupuncture treatment when deemed medically necessary for specific conditions. This rule proposes to add licensed Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) and Licensed Acupuncturists (LACs) who meet established qualifications as TRICARE-authorized providers and will establish reimbursement rates and cost-sharing provisions for covered chiropractic and acupuncture treatment. |
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Agency: Department of Defense(DOD) | Priority: Economically Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage |
Major: Yes | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199 | |
Legal Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301 10 U.S.C. ch. 55 |
Legal Deadline:
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes | Government Levels Affected: None |
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes | |
Agency Contact: Joy Mullane Department of Defense Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs 16401 E. Centretech Parkway, Aurora, CO 80011-9066 Phone:303 676-3457 Fax:303 676-3579 Email: joy.mullane.civ@mail.mil |