Insurance and Acupuncture

Insurance & Acupuncture

      At this point most insurance companies provide coverage for Acupuncture, though it depends on the policy whether an individual is covered or not. If not, it is often a minimal fee to remedy. And the majority of Acupuncturists, including myself, are now in the provider network for most major insurance companies. 

      Insurance companies have learned that Acupuncture (TCM) cuts health care costs. In a study in Florida, a few years ago, Medicare patients, with back pain, had a 26% reduction in overall medical cost over a 6 month period, when receiving Acupuncture and taking Chinese  Herbal Formulas. The group that used strictly western medicine had a 26% increase in cost. That is over a 50% savings. What doesn't make sense is with these kinds of results Medicare does not pay for Acupuncture treatments. What also doesn't make sense is that major companies, like UPS, don't include Acupuncture in their health care plan for their employees. 

       As awareness about this type of medicine grows, there is more demand for coverage. The more people speak up if they aren't covered, the more Acupuncture (TCM) will become a standard for health care coverage, and the more we can lower medical costs nation wide.   

                                                 Health & Happiness,

                                                         Nancy Burton, L.Ac.

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                                                                              For Appointments Call:   541-646-0134