MCLAC

MCLAC: Protecting Chiropractic in the Legal Arena

The historic merger of the MCA and MCS marked the beginning of an era of unity and a stronger, more powerful organization of committed doctors and patients. The Michigan Chiropractic Legal Action Consortium (MCLAC) is the legal arm of the MAC. MCLAC funds efforts to protect chiropractic in the legal arena, whether in the courts or in administrative hearings before the Insurance Commissioner. 

The MAC Board of Directors develops legal strategies to continue the fight to end discrimination against chiropractic in all forms and on all fronts. With the combined forces of the MAC, we have the opportunity to fight even harder to end discrimination in all health plans, push for improved access to chiropractic, and ensure fair reimbursement for services rendered.

Since the merger, we have seen numerous victories in this critical area, such as the Insurance Commissioner declaring BCBSM’s Healthy Blue options unlawful and negotiations with Priority Health resulting in some positive language for future Priority Health policies. Priority Health entered into negotiations with the MAC after we filed a discrimination complaint.

While these victories are extremely important, they are just the first step. Some even bigger wins are on the horizon, but we cannot be complacent. If we are to continue exploring every option in ending discrimination against chiropractic in all health plans, we need a fully financed legal arm.

Your monetary donations to MCLAC ensure that the MAC remains steadfast in the face of insurance company discrimination.

The MCLAC Board/MAC Legal Affairs Committee

• Bill Goss, DC, Co-Chair

• Allen Kash, DC, Co-Chair

• John A. Hofmann, DC

• Tom Klapp, DC

• Kirk Lee, DC

• Joseph Lupo, DC

• Toby Mitchell, DC

• Donald Reno, DC

• Lew Squires, DC

• Russ Willemin, DC