Medicare & About the Current Bill
H.R. 3133, the Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act 2023
Our Medicare Fact Sheet and Benefits of Medicare Provider Status for Acupuncturists are great resources to answer many common questions.
The ASA and NCCAOM Taskforce continue to identify strategic members of congress and hold virtual congressional meetings along with constituents in each of those key districts. If you’re interested in meeting with your U.S. Representative’s Washington, D.C. office, sign up here. The ASA/NCCAOM team will take care of everything (scheduling your meeting, providing talking points, preparing you for the meeting) and will participate in these meetings with you.
Medicare recognition, through continued support of H.R. 3133, remains our primary goal for 2024. We also understand the need for every state to be actively engaged in advocacy within their state legislature. The ASA Advocacy Committee is working to better understand the needs of our member state associations so that we can help to support their advocacy efforts.
Advocacy is crucial for the acupuncture profession as it helps promote awareness, understanding, and support for the practice. Advocating at both state and federal levels for healthcare policy ensures comprehensive coverage and addresses diverse regional needs. Both levels play crucial roles in shaping a well-rounded healthcare system, and profession.
Latest Medicare and Legislation News

WATCH: ASA AND NCCAOM WEBINAR – 2025 Strategy for Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act – Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Watch the recap of our Webinar from Jan 22nd, 2025 Download the PPT for the Webinar READ: The Answers to Ten FAQ’s about Medicare [video width="1920" height="1080"...

READ: The Answers to Ten FAQ’s about Medicare
Acupuncturists and Medicare Frequently Asked Questions Background Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people who are 65 and older, as well as those with disabilities and certain significant medical conditions. It is administered federally, and...

WATCH: What Medicare and Medicaid Can Do for the Acupuncture Profession – October 30th, 2024
Learn how Medicaid and Medicare are being integrated into the Acupuncture Profession right now and future possibilities from these dynamic speakers. Town Hall held Wednesday, October 30, 2024 8pmE/ 7pmC/ 6pmM/ 5pmP All attendees will earn 1PDA Point Speakers: John...

WATCH: The Most Important Thing You Can Do for the Profession: Support H.R. 3133 February 13, 2024
Watch the first ASA and NCCAOM Town Hall of 2024 where we discuss Supporting the HR 3133 - Acupuncture for our Seniors Act in...

The ASA and the NCCAOM Endorse the Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2023
The Acupuncture for our Seniors Act would increase Medicare beneficiaries’ access to acupuncturists, provide more non-pharmacological options for pain relief, and promote the profession’s growth. WASHINGTON, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Society of...

Reps. Chu, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 9, 2023 CONTACTS: Graeme Crews (Chu), (202) 597-2923 Reagan McCarthy (Fitzpatrick) Reps. Chu, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2023 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Reps. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Brian Fitzpatrick...
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