Section 2706 of PPACA

ACA has received numerous questions as to the applicability of Section 2706 in many different scenarios. While it has not yet been determined specifically how this provision will be enforced in regard to certain specific payer policies and practices, ACA is steadfastly working to ensure that all the strength originally intended to be held by this provision remains, and that it will remain a bulwark of protection  for doctors of chiropractic for years to come. The information below is intended to add as much clarity as possible and to help providers and their staff to become more familiar with Section 2706. 

Advocacy Resources

• ACA's 2706 Resources

• May 26, 2015: CMS releases FAQ clarifying 2706 of PPACA
• May 21, 2015: ACA General Counsel Memo on CMS FAQ
• CMS Issues Revised Benchmark Benefits: CMS released directives on the use of state-specific information to properly reflect Individual Market and Small Group Market Essential Health Benefits and state-required benefits. The information includes state-specific and CMS-identified corrections to the benefit data that providers can use to make necessary corrections to benefit coverage information that auto-populated incorrectly. ACA created our Verification of Benefits form to help you navigate exchange plans.
• ACA's 2706 Overview
• 2706 Basics (PowerPoint Presentation)
• ACA's 2706 FAQs
• Senate Report Language on 2706
• ACA Responds to Request for Information Regarding Non-Discrimination
• ACA Letter to HHS on the Significance of Section 2706 in PPACA
• Case for Full and Non-Discriminatory Inclusion of DCs in America's Health System (information and guidance for healthcare reform lobbying efforts in your state)
   

ACA Press Releases

2015

• ACA Efforts Result in Federal Agency's Clarification of PPACA Language on Access to Non-MD/DO Providers
• ACA Presses Federal Government to Encourage Use of Conservative Forms of Pain Management
• Chiropractic Physicians Support APHA and its National Public Health Week 2015

2014

• ACA Presses HHS to Aggressively Enforce Provider Non-Discrimination Law
• ACA Vows Continued Work With HHS During Leadership Transition

2012

• ACA reaffirms fight against provider discrimination following AMA vote
• Supreme Court Upholds Health Reform Law
• ACA Presses HHS on Non-Discrimination Enforcement

2011

• ACA House of Delegates Approves 2706 Resolution

2010

• House Passes Health Care Reform Bill
• NACA Applauds Non-Discrimination in Health Care Reform
   

Opinions/Guidance

• Avalon Health Economics Report to HHS on 2706 (August 2014)
• Congressional Action on Proper Implementation of 2706:
  • Senate Appropriations Committee Report Language on 2706 (2013) and (2014)
  • Senate HELP Committee Letter to HHS (June 2014)
  • House of Representatives Letter to HHS (June 2014)

ACA Actions

ACA Responds to HHS Request for Information Regarding Non-Discrimination (June 2014)
ACA Letter to HHS on the Significance of Section 2706 in PPACA (October 2012)