Dr. Micheala Edwards, the President of the American Black Chiropractic Association, joined the ICS staff to discuss diversity in the chiropractic profession and our impact on communities of color in Illinois.
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The 102nd General Assembly has officially begun. A new General Assembly meant two new legislative leaders, new legislation, and the introduction of the ICS’ bill to require Medicaid coverage for chiropractic physician services. Read the article to learn more!
Read MoreThe lame-duck session focused mainly on criminal justice reform, education, workforce development, and health care. Also, a new Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives was elected. Watch the video to learn more!
Read MoreLindsay Wagahoff – the ICS Government Relations Manager discusses the new proposed Medicare rule that will greatly reduce the fees for chiropractic physicians.
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Congress is now out of session for the August recess. This means Congresspersons are back home in their districts and connecting with constituents. This is a great time for constituents to reach out to their members of Congress about the Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2019 (H.R. 3654).
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During the 2019 spring legislative session, legislation was passed to increase the State’s minimum wage to $15/hour by 2025.
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This year’s legislative session was significantly reduced this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. President Harmon and Speaker Madigan declared a special session. During a special session, only the subjects listed in the proclamation can be discussed, which ultimately means all other remaining legislation will not be addressed during this time.
Read MoreApproximately 25% of the Illinois population is on Medicaid and cannot access chiropractic treatment unless they pay out of pocket. The ICS has introduced legislation to both the Illinois House and the Illinois Senate to grant Medicaid beneficiaries access to chiropractic care in the state.
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