March 2005

Parity bill moves forward in New Jersey

A bill that would require parity of payment in New Jersey was voted out of committee and moved along in the legislative process following testimony by representatives of the Association of New Jersey Chiropractors (ANJC).

The bill, S-1690, would require that chiropractic physicians, podiatric physicians, allopathic physicians and osteopathic physicians be reimbursed at the same rate under various health and accident plans.

Dr. Steven Clarke, ANJC legislative chairperson, and Dr. Sigmund Miller, ANJC executive director, testified before the Senate commerce committee. The New Jersey Podiatric Medical Society president also testified in favor of the legislation.

The insurance industry as well as NJ Chamber of Commerce and NJ Business and Industry (NJBIA) testified against the bill.

After testimony was given, a roll call was taken and the bill was voted favorably out of committee by a vote of 5-0.

The bill was then referred to the Senate budget and appropriations committee. The Assembly version of the bill is poised to go in front of the full Assembly for a vote.

Source: Association of New Jersey Chiropractors, www.anjc.info

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