Does Health Insurance Cover Acupuncture Treatments?

Acupuncture has been practiced for thousands of years, but only in recent decades has it become fully integrated into the modern healthcare system in the United States. In California, acupuncture is recognized as an effective treatment for sports injury, pain management, and overall wellness—it is also an essential health benefit. This means that all health insurance plans in California are required to cover acupuncture treatments for their members.

At Solis Acupuncture, we understand that navigating health insurance can sometimes feel overwhelming. That’s why we’re committed to helping our patients understand their benefits, get the care they need, and make their healing journey as smooth as possible. 

How Acupuncture Became an Essential Health Benefit in California

The turning point came with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which required states to define a set of “essential health benefits” that all health insurance plans must include. In California, acupuncture was chosen as one of those benefits because of its strong evidence base for pain relief and its ability to reduce healthcare costs by lowering the need for surgeries, medications, and hospital visits.

As a result, every health insurance plan offered in California is required to include coverage for acupuncture. This is a major victory for patients across the state, ensuring access to acupuncture treatments as part of comprehensive, whole-person medical care.

Understanding Health Insurance Terms: Copays, Coinsurance, and Deductibles

Even though health insurance covers acupuncture, patients are still responsible for certain out-of-pocket costs depending on their plan:

• Copay: A set dollar amount you pay at the time of your visit (for example, $20 or $40 per session).
• Coinsurance: A percentage of the treatment cost you’re responsible for, usually after your deductible is met.
• Deductible: The total amount you must pay for healthcare services in a year before your insurance begins to pay its share.

At Solis Acupuncture, we check your insurance benefits for you—free of charge—so you know exactly what to expect before beginning care.

Insurance Plans We Accept at Solis Acupuncture

We are proud to work with a wide variety of health insurance providers. Currently, we work with the following plans:

• Kaiser Permanente of Northern California
• Kaiser Permanente of Southern California
• Blue Shield of California
• Anthem Blue Cross of California
• United Healthcare
• Sutter Select
• Medrisk
• Aetna
• Sedgwick
• Optum Health
• UMR
• Cigna Health
• State Compensation Insurance Fund
• Intercare Holdings
• Athens Insurance
• Therapy Direct
• County of Santa Clara Insurance
• Meritain Health
• Liberty Mutual
• Medcomp USA
• PhysMetrics
• Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)

If you don’t see your plan listed, don’t worry—we are always working to expand our network.

Serving Worker’s Compensation Patients

We take special pride in working with workers’ compensation patients. Each of our Workers’ Comp providers has specialized training in treating work-related injuries and supporting patients on their path back to health. Whether it’s repetitive strain injuries, back and neck pain, or recovery after a workplace accident, acupuncture can be a safe and effective option.

We love serving this community and consider it an honor to help people return to their work and their lives with less pain and greater function.

Caring for America’s Heroes

At Solis Acupuncture, we are deeply committed to serving first responders, military members, and veterans. These individuals give so much to their communities and country, and we believe they deserve the highest quality of care in return.

We are actively working to become an in-network provider with the local Veterans Affairs (VA) system, so that every military member in our area can access our services. Until then, we continue to advocate for and support America’s heroes with compassionate, effective acupuncture treatments.

Why Choose Solis Acupuncture?

When it comes to your health, we know you have choices. That’s why we’ve built Solis Acupuncture around three unique attributes that set us apart:

1. Beautiful Facilities – Our spaces are designed to be calm, restorative, and healing from the moment you walk in the door.
2. Great Results – We use evidence-based acupuncture techniques, blending traditional wisdom with modern neuroscience, to deliver real and lasting pain relief.
3. Highly Trained Acupuncture Physicians – Our providers are licensed, experienced, and passionate about helping patients heal.

In addition, we offer:

• Free benefit checks so you know your coverage upfront.
• Convenient evening and weekend appointments to fit your schedule.

Your health is our mission, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Options if You Don’t Have Insurance Coverage

Not everyone has health insurance, and not all plans cover every condition. At Solis Acupuncture, we believe finances should never be a barrier to healing. That’s why we offer:

• Discounted package rates for patients paying out of pocket.
• Financial hardship rates for those in need.

We will work with you to create an affordable care plan so that you can still benefit from the power of acupuncture.

The Bottom Line

Thanks to California’s recognition of acupuncture as an essential health benefit, most patients can now access this powerful form of care through their health insurance. Whether you are managing chronic pain, recovering from an injury, or simply seeking better balance in your life, acupuncture is covered and available to you.

At Solis Acupuncture, we are proud to accept a wide range of insurance plans, support workers’ comp patients, and honor the service of first responders and veterans. Our goal is simple: to provide expert, compassionate care that helps you feel your best.

If you’re ready to begin your healing journey, contact us today for a free benefits check and find out how your health insurance can support your acupuncture treatments.