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Insurance

As acupuncture becomes more and more popular, more insurance companies have started including acupuncture benefits for their customers. Many health insurance policies cover acupuncture treatments. We would be happy to find out whether your insurance carries acupuncture coverage if we have your health insurance information; you can either email or call or fax the information to us. You can also stop by our office and show us your policy. The information we need from you are as follows:

• Patient Name
• Patient Phone number (Home, Work & Cell )
• Patient Date Birth
• Patient’s Reason for treatment
• Primary Card Holder’s Name
• Primary Card Holder’s Social Security #
• Insurance ID #
• Insurance Group #
• Insurance Member Service Phone Number

How can you get coverage if your insurance does not include acupuncture?

The insurance policy you have is negotiable between you and your insurance company. If you want acupuncture to be included by your policy, you have to tell your insurance company. The insurance company will listen to you because you¡¯re their customer. They can make changes at the next renewal of your policy, or risk losing your business. You have the power to request specific line item coverage within your policy.

Also, be aware that sometimes the insurance company will include acupuncture as a covered therapy only if a medical doctor provides it. For you information, in Texas, medical doctors are not required by law to have any training in acupuncture before they are able to provide this therapy to a patient. As a consumer, you must request the specialist in the field, a Texas-licensed acupuncturist. By going to a Texas-licensed acupuncturist, you are assured that they have over 1800 hours of specific training in acupuncture and traditional medicine. Why settle for less?

In some cases, your policies typically cover acupuncture only if the treatment is performed with anesthesia. Most of the acupuncture treatments in the States are performed without anesthesia. This means you¡¯re paying something you do not actually have. Request your insurance company to change these limitations so you can be more flexible to choose your preferable and trustful licensed acupuncturists.

Note: Worker's Comp and auto injury insurance are also accepted.

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