Bill · H.R. 1667· House(119-HR-1667)

Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2025

Age: 73 years

California

Introduced: 2/27/2025
Last activity: 2/27/2025 — 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.
Sponsored by: Judy Chu
Cosponsors: - 25 - 1

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The "Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2025" aims to amend the Social Security Act to include coverage for acupuncturist services under the Medicare program. This bill would recognize qualified acupuncturist services as a covered benefit. It defines a qualified acupuncturist as a licensed professional or a physician authorized to perform the service under State law. The legislation also establishes specific payment rules and billing procedures for these services. These changes would apply to services provided after a period of 270 days following the bill's enactment.

Yes· 3 of 5

Would people over 65 be better off under this?+8
The bill directly benefits seniors by providing Medicare coverage for acupuncture services.
Would retired people be better off under this?+8
Retirees utilizing Medicare will benefit from the inclusion of acupuncture in their coverage.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+7
It expands healthcare access for Medicare beneficiaries by covering acupuncture services.