Recent News
2026 Traditional Medicare Deductible and Fee Schedules
The 2026 Medicare Fee Schedule has been posted to the NGS Medicare website. The Medicare Part B deductible in 2025 is $283.33 For 2026, the Medicare Part A deductible is $1,736 per benefit period, while the Part B deductible is an annual $283, with Part B covering 80%...
Revalidating Your Medicare Enrollment
All Medicare providers must revalidate their Medicare enrollment information on a periodic basis to maintain Medicare billing privileges. You will receive a revalidation request letter in a YELLOW ENVELOPE from NGS containing time sensitive revalidation information....
NYS WCB TPA Changes and Other Updates
Third Party Administrator Changes Last week, the NIC reported that the Third Party Administrator for the Fund for Re-opened Cases, Uninsured Employers Fund, Special Fund for Disability Benefits, and Defaulted Self-Insured Employers has changed from NCAComp Inc and...
Several Payers Discontinue Medicare Advantage Benefits
The NYSCA Insurance Committee (The NIC) monitors various aspects of rules, regulations and trends which impact our reimbursement. Over the past several years we have reviewed some of these during our meetings and presentations, and discussed possible changes that we...
Updates Regarding New York LLC Transparency Act
The New York LLC Transparency Act takes effect on January 1, 2026, but recent changes have significantly limited its scope. Due to a governor’s veto, the reporting requirements now apply only to limited liability companies that are organized outside of the United...
Special Funds Updates to Claims Administrators
The NYSCA Insurance Committee (The NIC) has been communicating with both the Workers' Compensation Board and Third-Party Administrators to define and advise our members on a recent change impacting the Special Fund for Disability Benefits, the Uninsured Employers’...
NYS WCB: Updates to Form C-8.1B
On October 1, 2025, the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) announced updates to the Notice of Objection to a Payment of a Bill for Treatment Provided (Form C-8.1B) requiring payers to provide a detailed explanation of their objections to bills for...
Virtual Credit Card Bill Signed by NYS Governor!
The NYSCA Legislative Committee is pleased to share an update regarding one of NYSCA’s 2025 legislative priorities - the “virtual credit card bill”. Sponsored by Assemblymember Alex Bores and Senator Jeremy Cooney, A3986-A/S2105-A requires any insurer that uses a...
Congress Restores Chiropractic at Select Military Bases
Arlington, Va. — The U.S. House of Representatives and Senate have passed the final version of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Department Authorization Act, which includes a plan to restore chiropractic services at six U.S. military bases where...
Bringing Chiropractic to the Big Screen: F4CP + NYSCA Statewide Movie Theater Campaign
This campaign showcases chiropractic and the national find-a-doctor directory New York — The New York State Chiropractic Association (NYSCA) and the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) are launching a statewide movie theater campaign designed to elevate...
Planning Your Chiropractic Retirement: NYSCA Guidance for NY Doctors
Retirement is a major milestone for New York State chiropractors, and careful planning can make the transition smooth and rewarding. From maintaining licensing and securing malpractice coverage to notifying insurance networks, addressing legal responsibilities, and...
Announcing the Joint 2026 Spring Convention with CT Chiro
We are pleased to share that the NYSCA 2026 Spring Convention at Mohegan Sun will be held jointly with the Connecticut Chiropractic Physicians Association. This collaboration brings a meaningful opportunity to strengthen relationships across state lines and...
Starting Strong: Why NYSCA Membership Matters for New Chiropractors
Graduating from chiropractic college is an exciting step, but the transition into practice can feel overwhelming. Joining your state chiropractic association, like the NYSCA, provides early career professionals with practical tools, mentorship, networking, and access...
NYSCA Membership Meeting at the 2026 Spring Convention
We are proud to share details for the NYSCA Membership Meeting scheduled in conjunction with our 2026 Spring Convention at Mohegan Sun. The meeting will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, immediately following the Saturday luncheon. This gathering is an important...
NYSCA Leaders Attend ChiroCongress Convention 2025
In November, NYSCA leaders attended the ChiroCongress Convention in Boston, connecting with chiropractic associations nationwide to explore membership growth, leadership development, AI in association management, and innovative business models. Highlights included...