First, Medicaid is a health insurance plan that is designed to cover socially disadvantaged populations. Medicare covers elderly individuals. Medicare is governed on the federal level and Medicaid is handled state to state. It is critical to remember the difference between the two.
In the state of Florida, Medicaid does cover chiropractic care to some extent. The coverage of Florida Medicaid for chiropractic care includes:
* One new visit plus 23 additional established visits per year (or two visits per month)
* Coverage for x-rays
This coverage includes the diagnosis and treatment of any conditions related to the misalignment of the joints, including the spinal column. Therefore, Florida Medicaid does cover chiropractic care.