Health Insurance and Alternative Medicine
In Western culture, alternative medicine typically refers to any medical treatment that is not considered conventional. Some typical forms of alternative medicine include health supplements, massage, physical therapy, and acupuncture. Most health insurance companies provide limited coverage or no coverage at all for these forms of medicine because there is insufficient evidence that such practices are useful and productive in improving medical conditions.
Deciding on the right health insurance plan for you and your family can be difficult. We are here to help you get the coverage you deserve at a price you can afford. Contact Catherine Michaels Insurance Services at 1-888-875-9888 today to speak with a qualified professional.
Types of Alternative Medicine
Alternative medicine was once completely shunned by conventional medicine professionals but has slowly become more accepted. Few health insurance policies cover all forms of alternative medicine, but many do cover chiropractic treatment.
Alternative medicine falls into four basic categories. They are:
- Whole medical systems
- Mind-body medicine
- Manipulative and body based practices
- Practices based on biology
If you are looking into a particular alternative medicine treatment, you should contact your provider to see if it is covered. If they do not cover it, you may be able to appeal by providing evidence that the procedure does work.
Contact Us
If you are looking for health care coverage or want to know if certain plans cover alternative medicine procedures, you need to speak with an insurance professional. Contact Catherine Michaels Insurance Services today at 1-888-875-9888 for more information.