ROAD TO PRACTICE:
HAWAII
1. Join State Association
Web page link
Application Link
Membership Categories and Fees
Membership Landing Page
Membership Benefits
2. License Requirements
NBCE requirements
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- Parts I*, II*, III* and IV*: Required – PASSING SCORE IS 375
- Physiotherapy*: Required – PASSING SCORE IS 375
- NBCE Special Purposes Examination in some cases – Passing score is 375
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Application Process
- Professional & Vocational Licensing Division | Board of Chiropractic Application Forms
- REQUIREMENTS, INFORMATION & INSTRUCTIONS – CHIROPRACTOR
State-specific special Licensing requirements
State Scope of Practice
Chiropractic defined in statute
“Chiropractic is defined to be the science of palpating and adjusting the articulations of the human spinal column by hand; provided that the practice of chiropractic as contemplated and set forth in this chapter may include the use of necessary patient evaluation and management procedures of the human spinal column, hot or cold packs, whirlpool, therapeutic and rehabilitative exercise, traction, electrical and electromechanical stimulation, therapeutic ultrasound, myofascial release, diathermy, infrared, and chiropractic spinal manipulative treatment and extraspinal evaluations for the diagnosis and treatment of neuromusculoskeletal conditions related to the human spinal column, subject to the restrictions contained in this chapter; and provided further that the practice of chiropractic as contemplated and set forth in this chapter shall not include the practice of lomilomi or massage. For the purposes of this section, spinal refers to the five spinal regions: cervical region (includes atlanto-occipital joint); thoracic region (includes costovertebral and costotransverse joint); lumbar region; sacral region; and pelvic (sacroiliac joint) region.”
20 hours every odd-numbered year
“§16-76-38 Basic requirements for renewal. (a) The licensee shall file, together with the biennial renewal application, or before December 31 of each odd-numbered year, a certificate of completion of at least twenty hours in continuing education programs approved by the board, which have been completed within the twenty-four months before the renewal deadline.”
3. Getting Your NPI Number
(New Practioner Identification) Number
Step by step instructions
4. Obtaining an EIN
Step by step instructions
TYPE OF BUSINESS BREAKDOWN
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Business Structure |
Ownership |
Liability |
Taxes |
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Sole Proprietorship |
One person |
Unlimited personal liability |
Personal tax only |
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Partnership |
Two or more persons |
Unlimited personal liability unless structured as a limited partnership |
Self-employment tax (except for limited partnership), Personal tax |
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Limited Liability Company (LLC) |
Two or more persons |
Owners are not personally liable |
Self-employment tax, Personal tax or Corporate tax |
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Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC) |
Two or more persons |
Owners are not personally liable |
Self-employment tax, Personal tax or Corporate tax |
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Corporation – C Corp |
One or more persons |
Owners are not personally liable |
Corporate tax |
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Corporation – S Corp |
One or more persons, but no more than 100 and all must be US citizens |
Owners are not personally liable |
Personal tax |
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Corporation – B Corp |
One or more persons |
Owners are not personally liable |
Corporate tax |
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Corporation – Nonprofit |
One or more persons |
Owners are not personally liable |
Tax-exempt, but corporate can’t be distributed |
Note: The difference between an LLC and a PLLC is that all members of PLLC are required to be designated professionals.
What is an Associate?
An associate receives pay from the office by which they are employed. If you are an associate who will be dealing with vendors for selling goods, you should consider getting an EIN.
What is an independent Contractor?
An independent contractor receives pay from their patients and insurance companies directly. If you are an independent contractor, you need an EIN.
5. Obtaining Malpractice Insurance
Malpractice Insurance Providers
Claims Made
A policy providing coverage that is triggered when a claim is made against the insured during the policy period, regardless of when the wrongful act that gave rise to the claim took place. (The one exception is when a retroactive date is applicable to a claims-made policy.)
Occurrence
An occurrence policy covers claims resulting from an injury or another event that occurs during the policy term. Coverage depends on the timing of the event. A claims-made policy covers claims that are made during the policy period.
Tail Coverage
An addition to a claims-made policy. It extends coverage for incidents that happened during the time you had your policy, but a claim was not filed until after your policy expired or was canceled. Tail coverage is another name for an extended reporting period.
Note: $1 Million/$3 Million is the minimum plan required in order to participate with some Insurance Companies.
6. Participating with Insurance Providers
- Hawaii Management Alliance Association (HMAA)
- Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.
- Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA)
- United Healthcare Insurance Company
- University Health Alliance (UHA)
