Michigan Association of Chiropractors

01/27/2026

Earlier today, state Rep. Curtis VanderWall (R-Ludington) introduced House Bill 5478, MAC-developed, bipartisan legislation that would put a reasonable time limit on insurance company “chargebacks” (also known as “takebacks,” “clawbacks,” or “recoupments”), except in cases of fraud. Get involved today! Send an email to your state representative TODAY and ask him or her to support House Bill 5478!

Earlier today, state Rep. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington, pictured) introduced House Bill 5478, MAC-developed legislation that would put a reasonable time limit on insurance company “chargebacks” (also known as “takebacks,” “clawbacks,” or “recoupments”), except in cases of fraud. Char...

01/23/2026

MAC President Ken Murkowski, MAC Government Relations Committee Chair Chris Dolecki and National University student Taylor Nelson traveled to Washington D.C. on Thursday to participate in ACA Engage Capitol Hill Day to garner support for the Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act and discuss other important issues with Michigan's congressional delegation.

01/15/2026

The time has come for insurance chargeback reform in Michigan!

Contact your lawmaker at the link below and urge them to co-sponsor State Rep. Curt VanderWall's chargeback bill.

https://chiromi.com/legislative-action-center/

01/13/2026

Chargeback reform legislation is set to be introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives!

This week, state Rep. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) is seeking co-sponsors on legislation that would put a reasonable time limit on insurance company “chargebacks” (also known as “takebacks,” “clawbacks,” or “recoupments”), except in cases of fraud.

Contact your state representative TODAY and ask him or her to co-sponsor the VanderWall chargeback bill. Click on the article below to send an email!

https://chiromi.com/2026/01/13/8069/

01/08/2026

Yesterday, WPS Government Health Administrators (WPS), the entity that manages Medicare Part B claims for the state of Michigan, released the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for Michigan Locality 01 (Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, and Washtenaw counties) and Locality 99 (All other Michigan counties). The MAC Insurance Relations team has compiled the fees, which can be accessed by MAC members here.

Link to article on MAC Latest News: https://chiromi.com/2026/01/08/2026-medicare-fee-schedule-now-available/

01/07/2026

Chiropractic care is returning to several previously closed clinics on military bases.

An amendment in the sweeping defense bill passed by Congress includes bringing back chiropractic care to over a handful of military installations.

01/02/2026

Please be advised that as of this writing, WPS Medicare had yet to release the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule. As soon as they do, the MAC Insurance Relations team will compile the fees in our usual format and send an email to our members.

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays!

12/18/2025

A big shout out to Dr. Brian Sims in Cadillac for his holiday generosity. Dr. Sims turned a few hours inside the Salvation Army's big red kettle into a major fundraising success, raising more than $3,000 in one afternoon!

WEXFORD COUNTY, Mich,. (WPBN/WGTU) - - A chiropractor in Cadillac turned a few hours inside the Salvation Army's big red kettle into a major fundraising success

12/14/2025

Thank you Emagine Saline for allowing us to share Adjusted Reality books with your patrons!