Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2023
Summary
The Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2023 (H.R. 3133) aims to expand healthcare options for older Americans by authorizing Medicare coverage for services provided by licensed acupuncturists. Currently, Medicare only covers acupuncture for chronic low back pain when administered by specific healthcare providers, but this bill would remove those restrictions and recognize acupuncturists as Medicare providers. If passed, this legislation would allow Medicare beneficiaries to access acupuncture treatments for a wider range of conditions directly from licensed practitioners, potentially reducing out-of-pocket costs for seniors seeking alternative pain management and wellness treatments.
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Lifecycle of the Bill
Introduced in House
May 1, 2025
Introduced in House
May 1, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
May 1, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
May 1, 2025
