II 112th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2304 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 19, 2012 Ms. Mikulski introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow chiropractors to provide items and services through private contracts under the Medicare program.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Chiropractors Equity Act.

2.

Allowing chiropractors to provide items and services through private contracts

(a)

In general

Section 1802(b)(5)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395a(b)(5)(B)) is amended by striking paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4) of section 1861(r) and inserting section 1861(r). (b)

Effective date

The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to contracts entered into on and after the date of enactment of this Act.