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GROUP HEALTH - Many health insurance companies cover acupuncture. While benefits offered vary greatly here is a list of insurance companies I have worked with over the years. If you don't see your insurance company in this list, please return to the previous page and use those questions as a guideline when speaking with your insurance company. If you discover that you do not have acupuncture benefits, please speak with your employer. If they know you are interested in receiving acupuncture they may add it to your policy on the next renewal date. AUTO INSURANCE: If you have been in a motor vehicle accident in the past year your policy provides you with a minimum of $10,000 of personal injury protection to cover medial costs accrued during your recovery and healing. Acupuncturists are able to establish their own treatment plans and submit caims to insurance companies, you do not need a physician's referral. Acupuncture is effective for the relief of muscle pain and swelling and to speed healing following an injury. For Oregon Law information regarding Personal Injury Protection, visit this link http://www.oregoninsurancelaw.com/oregon_pip_law.htm WORKERS' COMPENSATION: With an on the job work injury acupuncture can often be covered through the WC claim provided there is a referral from your primary care physician. MEDICARE currently does not cover acupuncture. There apears to be a few exceptions with Providence Medicare but please phone your insurance company for details.
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