Recent News
Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2026 State of the State Address
Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her fifth State of the State address from the Hart Theater at the Egg in Albany today. The Governor’s State of the State address is where she lays out her priorities and agenda for the upcoming legislative session and what she hopes to...
Highmark BCSB of WNY and NE NY Prior Authorization Program
Highmark BCBS and Echo Health have been communicating with the provider community regarding changes to the electronic claim submission and payment/remittance processes. The NYSCA Insurance Committee (The NIC) is sending this NIC News to remind you of...
Nominations Now Open for the 2026 NYSCA Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2026 NYSCA Awards, which will be presented during the Spring Convention in April 2026. This is an important opportunity to recognize colleagues who demonstrate exceptional commitment to the chiropractic profession and to the mission of...
First Day of the 2026 Legislative Session
Today was the first day of the 2026 legislative session. Both the Senate and Assembly convened their opening sessions, and the Capitol was bustling with Legislators and visitors. The first day of session is largely ceremonial, with leaders in both houses laying out...
Annual HIPAA Review and Security Risk Assessment: Safeguarding Patient Information
Starting the year with a thorough review of your office’s HIPAA compliance helps protect patient information, ensures regulatory adherence, and reduces risk for your practice. Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), all covered...
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...