RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 589 (HB 820) 2018 Regular Session Jackson
Existing law defines the practice of chiropractic. Existing law provides that the practice
includes the use of mechanical devices.
New law specifies the use of mechanical traction and mechanical massage as mechanical
devices.
Existing law provides that whenever a policy or contract provides for payment or
reimbursement for any service, and the service is performed by a licensed chiropractor in this
state, the chiropractor is entitled to payment or reimbursement. New law retains existing law
and adds that this provision shall not affect any provision of the policy or contract regarding
payment for services provided by a non-contracted provider.
Effective August 1, 2018.
(Amends R.S 22:995)(A)(1) and R.S. 37:2801(3)(a))