Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2025

HR 1667, the Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2025, would expand Medicare coverage to include acupuncture services provided by qualified practitioners. It adds "qualified acupuncturist services" to Medicare’s coverage under Section 1861 of the Social Security Act, defining a qualified acupuncturist as a state-licensed practitioner or a physician legally authorized to perform acupuncture. The bill establishes payment rules by including these services in the physician fee schedule and adjusting hospital billing procedures to allow separate billing for acupuncture in inpatient settings. This change would directly affect Medicare beneficiaries receiving acupuncture, as well as acupuncturists and healthcare providers who would now bill Medicare for these services. The provisions would take effect 270 days after the bill’s enactment.