Category: FAQ

  • Insurance Coverage for Acupuncture

    needling 2Do you take insurance?

    People often ask me if I take insurance but the real question is does your insurance policy cover acupuncture. Here are some important questions that first need to be answered:

    Does your insurance policy cover acupuncture?

    If the answer is yes, you need to further investigate and here are some questions to ask your insurance company:

    Does the policy cover acupuncture performed by licensed acupuncturists?

    Weird question? Yes, I agree, but some insurance policies only cover acupuncture done by medical doctors. Ridiculous, but true.

    Does the policy cover acupuncture for any condition, or just certain conditions? What about general wellness and prevention?

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