Acupuncture Services Covered by Medicare: New Benefits for Seniors
This bill aims to include acupuncture services under the Medicare program, meaning seniors covered by Medicare will be able to access acupuncture treatments. This change could make alternative pain management methods more accessible, potentially reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs.
Key points
Medicare will cover services provided by qualified acupuncturists.
A qualified acupuncturist is defined as an individual licensed by a state or meeting specific certification criteria.
Physicians legally authorized to perform acupuncture can also provide these services under Medicare.
The changes will take effect 270 days after the bill becomes law.
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