General Chiropractic Care in Michigan

## How to Choose a Chiropractor for General Chiropractic Care in Michigan

Selecting a chiropractor in Michigan involves ensuring the provider is properly licensed, understands insurance and cost structures, and meets your specific care needs. Begin by verifying that the chiropractor holds a current, active license with the **Michigan Board of Chiropractic**, which ensures they have met the state’s stringent educational and testing requirements—including graduation from an accredited chiropractic college, passing all four parts of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) exams, and completing any state-mandated jurisprudence or practical assessments[2][4][5]. Licensure details and disciplinary history can be confirmed via the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)[2][8].

Michigan requires **2 years (or 30 hours) of continuing education (CE) every 2 years** for license renewal, including specific topics such as ethics, sexual boundaries, pain management, physical measures, implicit bias training, and a one-time human trafficking training[1][4]. Neither a bachelor’s degree nor pre-chiropractic college coursework is required for licensure in Michigan, distinguishing the state from many others[4]. When vetting a chiropractor, confirm their participation in ongoing CE and ask about any disciplinary actions through the Board’s public records[2][8].

## Insurance, Costs, Patient Questions, and State-Specific Considerations

**Insurance regulations** in Michigan generally require that health plans offering chiropractic benefits do so with the same deductibles, copays, and visit limits as medical or surgical services, but coverage details vary by insurer and plan. Always verify your specific benefits and whether the chiropractor is in-network. **Typical costs** for chiropractic care in Michigan range widely, but a standard office visit (adjustment and consultation) might cost $30–$80 with insurance or $60–$200+ without insurance, depending on location, provider experience, and services rendered. Additional diagnostic tests or therapies may incur extra charges.

**Questions to ask** include: *Are you licensed in Michigan? Do you have any disciplinary history? What is your experience treating my specific condition? What techniques do you use? What are your fees, and do you accept my insurance? What ongoing education have you completed?* Michigan-specific considerations include verifying that the provider has completed the required one-time human trafficking training and implicit bias training[1][4]. Additionally, PACE (Postgraduate Approved Continuing Education) courses are **not accepted** for CE credit in Michigan, so confirm the provider’s CE comes from approved sources[4].

By thoroughly vetting credentials, understanding insurance and costs, and asking the right questions, Michigan patients can confidently select a qualified chiropractor suited to their needs.