Coverage in British Columbia for Acupuncture.
It looks like our friends to the north have struck again. Many people ask about Medicare/Medicaid coverage for acupuncture in the states, and it looks like as of April 1st, 2008, that similar type of coverage is now possible for some British Columbians. Let's take a look at the story...
"British Columbia will be the first Canadian province to pay for acupuncture with public health insurance money, the province's health minister announced on Sunday.
Anyone earning less than $28,000 per year will be able to get reimbursed for visits to an acupuncturist, who puts sterilized needles beneath the skin to treat conditions such as back pain, said George Abbott.
"Acupuncture is recognized worldwide as a safe and effective way to treat or manage a variety of health conditions," said Abbott in a news release. "The inclusion... will ensure that more British Columbians have the ability to explore treatment options."
The province's Medical Services Plan (MSP) will make the changes to expand insurance coverage on April 1."
posted by Aiyana Acupuncture & Chinese Herbs @ 11:05 AM
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