Does Insurance Cover Acupuncture?
Good news: if you have Aetna or CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, acupuncture may be covered here. We are in-network with both. Here's everything you need to know about using your insurance benefits at our Rockville and Silver Spring locations.
Our Insurance Networks
We are in network with Aetna and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. If you have a different insurance plan, we require payment at the time of service and can provide you with a detailed superbill (itemized receipt) to submit to your insurer for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
How to Check Your Acupuncture Benefits
Coverage can vary quite a bit from plan to plan - even within the same insurer. We require intake paperwork to be completed before your first appointment, and part of that is because it gives us time to verify your coverage before we meet - but it’s important for you to check as well, as the information we can see is not always the most up to day. So, before your first appointment, we recommend calling the member services number on the back of your insurance card and asking:
Do I have acupuncture benefits?
Is Erin Langley, LAc in my network?
How many visits per year are covered?
What is my copay or coinsurance amount?
Do I have a deductible to meet first?
Is a referral or prior authorization required?
What is the reference number for this call? (We strongly recommend writing this down and saving it, as it is useful if there are issues with claims down the road!)
FSA and HSA Cards Accepted
Don't have acupuncture coverage? We also accept Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) cards, as well as all major credit cards, cash, and checks. Acupuncture is an IRS-qualified medical expense, which means your HSA/FSA funds can typically be used for treatment.
