Does Medicare Advantage cover acupuncture or alternative therapies in some plans?

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Leslie Helene Sussman · Accepted Answer

Yes Some Medicare Advantage plans may cover Acupuncture.  Always check your Summary of Benefits.    The Acupuncture benefit could be covered for chronic low back pain only.   Not all providers could be included.

also See page 30 in your Medicare and You Handbook 2025

Melonie Wood · Answer

Depending on the plan, if it's an HMO or PPO, many PPO plans DO cover acupuncture. not many cover alternative options, this is why you need to look at each plan carefully

Clarence &quot;Mark&quot; Christiansen · Answer

Yes, some Medicare Advantage plans cover acupuncture and in order to find out if alternate therapies are covered, this too is plan dependent. Here in Wisconsin, an independent agent like myself has access to Medicare plans from UHC, Humana, Aetna, Network Health, Quartz Health Plans, Molina and Wellcare so it's always wise to check with an experienced, Medicare agent to learn about specific plan benefits.

Answered by Clarence "Mark" Christiansen on April 3, 2025

Agent Licensed in WI, AZ, CA & 16 other states

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Tony Capraro III · Answer

That depends on what Medicare Advantage plan you have.  Simply call the plan you have and inquire!  Good luck!

Michael Andrews · Answer

Yes some do! There are plans depending on where you live that may offer alternative therapies such as chiropractic and acupuncture. It is important to keep in mind that you can only use alternative providers that have a contract with the insurance company of your plan.

Answered by Michael Andrews on April 9, 2025

Broker Licensed in CT

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Dana Dane · Answer

Yes, some Medicare Advantage plans cover acupuncture and naturopaths.  Please call your local agent who has access to all the plans available in your area.

David Silver · Answer

Sometimes. It depends on your plan. Medicare Advantage plans can cover acupuncture and other alternative therapies. Medicare Advantage offer additional benefits, such as coverage for acupuncture and other complementary therapies.

Answered by David Silver on March 27, 2025

Broker Licensed in FL, NJ & NV

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Frank Pfister · Answer

Yes, actually—some Medicare Advantage plans do offer coverage for acupuncture and even other alternative therapies. It really depends on the specific plan, but it’s definitely something worth looking into.

Answered by Frank Pfister on April 25, 2025

Broker Licensed in FL & GA

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David Christian · Answer

Yes some Medicare Advantage Plans do offer acupuncture, chiropractic and other alternative therapies. Contact me if you would like to know more about specific plans that may be in your area. 909-992-1182

Answered by David Christian on May 4, 2025

Broker Licensed in CA & TX

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Ross Landon · Answer

Part B of Medicare will cover some Acupunture if you have Chronic Lower back pain as diagnosed by a Doctor.  

There are other limitations too, so check with An Agent  or your Provider so you know  your treatments will be covered!  Most plans limit even those visits to 12 times a year or monthly treatments!  Also expect to pay some coinsurance percentage and also some dollar copayments as well!

Karen Ansell · Answer

Yes, Medicare Advantage plans will cover acupuncture like original Medicare and can offer alternative therapies. make sure you review your plans benefits.

Steven Lovell · Answer

Yes medicare does cover acupuncture specifically for low back pain.  There are a limited number of visits per year allowed.

Hector Vazquez · Answer

Yes, a lot of Medicare Advantage plans cover therapies like acupuncture and some cover alternative therapies but not all. Speak to a licensed agent before making a choice.