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House Bill 1667
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2025
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 27, 2025
Overview
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The bill aims to amend the Social Security Act to provide coverage for acupuncturist services under the Medicare program. It defines qualified acupuncturist services as those furnished by a licensed acupuncturist or a physician authorized to perform acupuncture under state law. The bill also outlines payment rules, including payment under the physician fee schedule and separate billing for acupuncturist services furnished in an inpatient hospital setting. These amendments would apply with respect to services furnished on or after 270 days after the date of enactment of the Act.

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Introduced
Feb 27, 2025
Latest Action
Feb 27, 2025
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1667
Congress
119
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
California
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California
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California
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California
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California
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California
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California
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California
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California
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California
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California
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District of Columbia
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Maryland
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New Jersey
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New York
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New York
Republican
Pennsylvania
Democrat
Washington
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2025

This bill provides for Medicare coverage of acupuncturist services, including those provided by a physician (as authorized under state law).

Text (1)
February 27, 2025
Actions (2)
02/27/2025
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.
02/27/2025
Introduced in House
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H.R.1667 119 Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2025
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Oct 8, 2026 2:58:35 PM