YES! WE ACCEPT INSURANCE

Looking for acupuncture covered by insurance or acupuncture that takes insurance?
Many plans — including PPO and some HMO options — provide full or partial acupuncture with health insurance benefits.
However, most carriers — especially those managed by American Specialty Health (ASH) — only reimburse for the initial 15 minutes of basic acupuncture needle insertion.

At Core Meridian Acupuncture, that limited model does not meet our clinical standard of care.

WHY OUR MINIMUM TREATMENT IS 30 MINUTES

For acupuncture to work effectively, the body must shift into the parasympathetic (“rest-and-repair”) state — a nervous system response that reduces inflammation, calms pain signals, and supports true healing.

Clinical research and professional guidelines show that 20–30 minutes of needle retention are ideal for meaningful therapeutic effect.
Shorter sessions simply don’t give the body enough time to reach this healing state.

Because insurance typically covers only the first 15 minutes, we extend every treatment to 30 minutes to ensure safe, results-driven care.
To cover this non-covered portion, a Comprehensive Care Fee of $27 per visit applies for patients with ASH-managed plans.

MAKING CARE ACCESSIBLE

Sliding Scale Available
If paying the $27 fee is a hardship, you may request a reduced rate.
We offer this to keep high-quality, results-driven acupuncture with health insurance accessible while sustaining the level of care our patients deserve.

OPTIONAL ADD-ON THERAPIES

(Schedule ahead to guarantee availability)

  • Upgrade to a 60-Minute Visit — Add $25
    Includes one advanced therapy: cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, or herbal consultation.

  • Infrared Light Therapy — Add $15
    Can be added to either a 30- or 60-minute session to support circulation, tissue recovery, and deeper healing.

These therapies are not covered by insurance and are billed directly to the patient.

OUR STANDARD CASH RATES

  • Initial Consultation & First Treatment — $215

  • Follow-Up Treatments — $180

Even with the $27 Comprehensive Care Fee and any optional add-ons, using insurance keeps your total cost well below our cash rates while ensuring you still receive the complete Core Meridian standard of care.

HSA & FSA PAYMENTS ACCEPTED

You can use your HSA (Health Savings Account) or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) to pay for the non-covered portion of care.
We provide detailed superbills with the proper procedure and diagnosis codes for reimbursement, making it easy to use pre-tax funds to cover your out-of-pocket expenses.

Next Step

If you’re looking for acupuncture covered by insurance and want to confirm your benefits, we’re happy to help.
Contact Core Meridian Acupuncture to have your insurance verified today — we’ll check your plan and explain exactly how to use your coverage for the care you need.

📧 Email: info@coremeridian.health
📱 Text: 949-302-0744