Shouldn't Medicare expand to cover more alternative treatments that actually help seniors?

Answered by 4 licensed agents

Answered by Clarence "Mark" Christiansen on April 10, 2025

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

Answered by Clarence "Mark" Christiansen Medicare Insurance Agent
This is a hot topic! Medicare mainly covers treatments that have strong clinical evidence behind them, but many seniors find relief through alternative options too. Medicare is evolving! It would be great to see more coverage for alternative medicine! Stay tuned!

Answered by Alyssa Gonzales on April 3, 2025

Broker Licensed in TN, CO, IA & 9 other states

Answered by Alyssa Gonzales Medicare Insurance Agent
I don’t disagree with your question. We must keep in mind that changes to original Medicare will take an act of Congress, literally and figuratively.

Answered by Kelly Linster on April 10, 2025

Agent Licensed in ND, AZ, CO, IA & SD

Answered by Kelly Linster Medicare Insurance Agent
Medicare does not normally cover most holistic medicine or other alternative therapies.

However, some Medicare Advantage Plans may provide extended benefits to cover a variety of health and wellness services that are considered holistic or alternative therapies.

Examples of alternative therapies covered under Medicare Part B may include acupuncture for chronic low back pain, chiropractic services for spinal manipulation, and certain types of physical therapy.

medicare.gov is a really good tool for information.

Also, I am happy to schedule an appointment with you, please feel free to email your request for an appointment to: [email protected]

Answered by Betty McCarty on April 9, 2025

Agent Licensed in WA

Answered by Betty McCarty Medicare Insurance Agent

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