09/26/2025
We will still be able to see Medicaid patients AGES 0-20! Unfortunately, Governor Walz signed an executive order removing chiropractic services for anyone ages 21 and older on Medicaid, to try and save money. This includes Medicaid managed care plans like Blue Plus, PrimeWest, etc. This affects EVERY Chiropractor in the state starting January 1, 2026. While we are discouraged by this decision, we remain vigilant to serving our community. We will offer a discounted rate for any adults affected by this starting in 2026.
Email received from PrimeWest:
To Whom It May Concern,
New requirements regarding patient eligibility for chiropractic care based on age and coverage source will go into effect January 1, 2026. These changes are a result of recent legislation and affect all Medical Assistance and managed care plans, not just PrimeWest Health. We encourage you to review the following information carefully and to verify benefits for each patient prior to service to ensure proper coverage and reimbursement.
PrimeWest Health will work diligently to communicate these changes to members, and we appreciate your support in helping to minimize confusion in 2026.
Key chiropractic coverage updates effective January 1, 2026, for all Medical Assistance and managed care recipients
Families and Children
Ages 0 β 20: Chiropractic services are covered under Medical Assistance
Ages 21 and over: Services are not covered
MinnesotaCare
Ages 0 β 20: Chiropractic services are covered under Medical Assistance
Ages 21 and over: Services are not covered
Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+)
Services are not covered under Medicaid
Special Needs BasicCare (SNBC) Medical Assistance-only
Ages 18 β 20: Chiropractic services are covered under Medical Assistance
Ages 21 and over: Services are not covered
Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO)
Manual manipulation of the spine to correct subluxation only is covered through Medicare
Special Needs BasicCare (SNBC) Integrated
Ages 18 β 20: Chiropractic services are covered under Medical Assistance
Ages 21 and over: Manual manipulation of the spine to correct subluxation only is covered through Medicare
Note: For pregnant members ages 21 and over, no chiropractic services related to pregnancy are covered under Medical Assistance.
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