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Does Medicare pay for acupuncture?

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Medicare Part B currently funds up to 12 sessions of acupuncture treatment for those with chronic lower back pain. Image for illustration purposes
Medicare Part B currently funds up to 12 sessions of acupuncture treatment for those with chronic lower back pain. Image for illustration purposes

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According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative HealthTrusted Source, acupuncture can help soothe neck and lower back pain and discomfort due to osteoarthritis and knee pain. 

People might also benefit from the effects of acupuncture if they have migraine headaches. 

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Medicare Part B currently funds up to 12 sessions of acupuncture treatment for those with chronic lower back pain. The insured individual will need to pay 20% of the fee that Medicare approves for coverage.

Follow the link below to read the full story on Medical News Today:

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/does-medicare-cover-acupuncture?utm_term=feedcontent&utm_source=Sailthru%20Email&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=MNT%20Daily%20News&utm_content=2025-06-05&apid=&rvid=4ba4ec80177cae00eabc43b8bc6648d598c4a356d104663735777e0a0f8b5c9f

Information Source: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com

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