Bills · HR 1667
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1667MedicareAlternative treatments
Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2025
INTRO FEB 27· LAST ACTION FEB 27
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it could significantly broaden access to acupuncture for a large portion of the American population. Many seniors and individuals managing chronic pain or other health issues seek alternative therapies like acupuncture. If this bill passes, it removes a major financial hurdle, making these treatments a viable and affordable option for Medicare beneficiaries, who often live on fixed incomes.
Without this bill, Medicare beneficiaries who choose acupuncture usually have to pay the full cost themselves, which can be prohibitive. If it becomes law, it could lead to more integrated care options, offering non-pharmacological alternatives for pain management and potentially reducing reliance on medications, including opioids. It would also officially recognize acupuncture as a legitimate and covered healthcare service within a major federal insurance program, reflecting evolving views on complementary medicine.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Adds "qualified acupuncturist services" as a covered benefit under the Medicare program.
This is the central change, allowing Medicare beneficiaries to have acupuncture treatments paid for by their insurance.
PROVISION 02
Defines who is considered a "qualified acupuncturist" for Medicare purposes, including state-licensed acupuncturists, nationally certified professionals, and authorized physicians.
This ensures that only properly credentialed individuals can provide Medicare-covered acupuncture, maintaining standards of care.
PROVISION 03
Establishes how Medicare will pay for these services, linking them to the existing physician fee schedule and allowing for separate payment and billing.
These rules provide the financial framework for how providers will be reimbursed and how the services are integrated into Medicare's payment system.
PROVISION 04
Sets an effective date for the new coverage to begin 270 days after the bill becomes law.
This gives beneficiaries, providers, and Medicare administrators time to prepare for the implementation of the new benefit.
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1 + 26
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 27
Introduced in House
FEB 27
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1667
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 27, 2025
Last actionFeb 27, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025
House BillHR 1667MedicareAlternative treatments
Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 27, 2025
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