In January, state-run medical insurance programs in Minnesota stopped paying for chiropractic care for people 21 and older due to budget cuts, part of a plan to save the state $7.8 million during the 2026-27 biennium. The change was part of sweeping budget cuts in an effort to prevent a $6 billion deficit. Chiropractic providers argue that the change could result in more expensive treatments being sought out. Patients with Medicaid are forced to pay out of pocket or seek other, more expensive ways to manage pain, such as drugs or physical therapy. The state's two affordable health insurance programs, MinnesotaCare and Medical Assistance, no longer cover chiropracting services for people ages 21 and over. However, Dr. Beth Nokken, who runs the Moorhead chiropractractic and Massage where Raddohl receives care, offers reduced out-of-pocket rates for patients with Medicaid. Sen. Rob Kupecpechead, DFL-Moorhead, has introduced a bill in the Minnesota Legislature to restore Medicaid coverage for the services.