sheila mclaughlin, licensed acupuncturist, chinese herbology, oriental medicine
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If you have insurance coverage (other than Oxford), you can call them and ask if you have "out of network" acupuncture coverage. If you have coverage, give us that information when you make an appointment and we'll do the research required to clarify your particular coverage. Most likely we will be able to submit to your insurance company for you so you don't have to pay.

I am an Oxford provider and if you are part of an Oxford Health Plan that has the alternative medicine rider, you can see me for a copay. If you have Oxford but don’t have the alternative medicine rider, I am contracted to treat you at a discounted rate. If you don't have insurance coverage at all, I can provide you with a receipt that you can use as a tax deduction for healthcare.

More and more insurance companies are covering acupuncture so if your insurance has not covered it in the past, I'd suggest asking again just to make sure. Also, suggest it to your Human Resources department if your insurance comes through your job. They may be willing to make coverage changes when the contract is renewed.