07/02/2026
By now, you're aware that Missouri's Medicaid program will eliminate coverage for chiropractic services effective July 1, 2026.
We know this decision directly affects your practice and the patients who rely on you for care, and we want you to know that MCPA is fighting this on every front.
WHAT THE MCPA IS DOING
In response to this cut, MCPA has launched a coordinated advocacy effort, including:
We are meeting with the Governor's Office, the Department of Social Services, and MO HealthNet on Tuesday, July 7th to make the case directly to decision-makers that this cut harms patients and increases downstream healthcare costs. We will share an update on the outcome of that meeting.
We are meeting with legislators (including budget chairs in the House & Senate) to demand restoral of the cuts at the earliest opportunity. We have issued a press release to bring public attention to the impact of this decision and are actively engaging with media outlets across the state to keep the story in front of policymakers and the public. This has garnered significant attention from media outlets throughout the state.
We are running a social media campaign to mobilize patients, members, and the broader public around this issue, and we encourage you to amplify these messages within your own networks.
We are hosting a webinar July 9th at 6:30 PM to walk members through the situation in detail, answer questions, and outline how you can get involved. To get signed up to attend, please click the link below.
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qQjWoufNTe2LFuPlX2RGFQ #/registration
RESOURCES FOR YOU
To support your own advocacy efforts, we've attached the following documents below. Download them by clicking the links below.
- Talking points you can use in conversations with legislators, media, or patients
https://cdn.ce21.com/global/amernt0lheavhl5jd2tgeg.pdf
- A DC letter toolkit for reaching out to your state elected officials
https://cdn.ce21.com/global/jjv4rzfjv0mjaviks_ntna.pdf
- A patient letter toolkit to help mobilize your patients to contact their legislators
https://cdn.ce21.com/global/sucszafc8kk6tshidgfysg.pdf
- A leave-behind document for use during any in-person legislative or agency visits
https://cdn.ce21.com/global/y7mat9uve0ibnoav6k5qda.pdf
We recognize this is frustrating, and that frustration is justified. This cut was a decision made by the Missouri General Assembly and the administration, not a reflection of the value chiropractic care provides. MCPA is committed to pushing back on this decision and working to restore coverage, and we need your voice in that effort.
Please review the attached materials and don't hesitate to reach out with questions. We'll be in touch soon with additional details and ways you can get directly involved.
In Your Corner,
Derek S. Leffert
Executive Director
P – 573.636.2553
E – [email protected]
