Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2025

This bill, known as the "Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2025," aims to amend the Social Security Act to expand Medicare coverage to include qualified acupuncturist services. It specifically adds these services to the list of covered medical and other health services under the program, making acupuncture more accessible to beneficiaries. The legislation defines a "qualified acupuncturist" as an individual licensed by a state or meeting federal criteria if state licensure is unavailable, or a physician legally authorized to perform acupuncture. Covered services must be those a qualified acupuncturist is legally authorized to perform under state law, including incident services and supplies. Furthermore, the bill establishes detailed payment rules , ensuring these services are paid under the physician fee schedule, allowing separate billing for institutional providers and inpatient hospital settings, and recognizing qualified acupuncturists as practitioners for billing purposes. These changes would apply to services furnished 270 days after the bill's enactment.