YES! WE ACCEPT INSURANCE

Many insurance plans — including PPO and some HMO plans — provide full or partial acupuncture 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.

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 deep healing.

Clinical research and practice guidelines show that 20–30 minutes of needle retention are ideal for achieving therapeutic results.
Shorter sessions simply don’t allow enough time for your body to enter this restorative state.

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

COMPLIMENTARY HEAT THERAPY INCLUDED

All treatments at Core Meridian Acupuncture include complimentary heat therapy at no additional charge.
Warming the body, enhances circulation, relaxes muscles, and amplifies the effects of acupuncture — supporting faster recovery and deeper relaxation.

This therapy is part of our commitment to providing every patient with a complete, restorative experience that goes beyond what insurance typically covers.

MAKING CARE ACCESSIBLE

Sliding Scale Available
If paying the $27 Comprehensive Care Fee is a hardship, you may request a reduced rate.
We offer this option to keep care accessible while sustaining our ability to provide the high-quality, results-driven acupuncture 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.

  • Additional Infrared Light Therapy — Add $15
    For patients who wish to extend or intensify their infrared treatment during 30- or 60-minute sessions.

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 receive the full 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 accurate procedure and diagnosis codes for reimbursement, making it simple to use pre-tax funds for your acupuncture treatments.

VERIFY YOUR BENEFITS

If you’re looking for acupuncture covered by insurance or acupuncture that takes insurance, we’re happy to verify your coverage for you.
Contact Core Meridian Acupuncture to confirm your benefits and learn how to maximize your plan for optimal care.