Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2025
Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would allow Medicare to cover acupuncture treatments provided by licensed acupuncturists and physicians who practice acupuncture. Currently, Medicare has limited coverage for acupuncture, so this would expand access to the treatment for seniors enrolled in the program. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects Medicare beneficiaries (Americans age 65 and older, plus some younger people with disabilities). It would also impact acupuncturists and healthcare providers who offer these services, as well as Medicare's budget and costs. **Key Provision & Current Status** The main provision is simply adding acupuncturist services to Medicare's covered treatments. The bill respects state laws governing who can legally practice acupuncture.
As of now, the bill is in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was introduced by Rep. Judy Chu (D-California).
CRS Official Summary
Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2025This bill provides for Medicare coverage of acupuncturist services, including those provided by a physician (as authorized under state law).
Latest Action
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.