Wendy Kaufman reports from Seattle on a new law in the State of Washington requiring health insurers to cover non-traditional medical services. These include services for chiropractors, massage therapists, and acupuncturists. The new law says that if an insurance plan covers treatment for certain conditions, then the insurance company must pay for the treatment regardless of who provides it--as long as the provider is licensed and qualified to do it. The law went into effect on January First.
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