payment options

---

Payment must be made at the time of treatment and can be in the form of cash, check or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and Amex). If paying in cash, only exact change is accepted, as cash is not kept on the premises.

Because insurance coverage for acupuncture is generally quite limited at this time, I do not participate in any preferred provider or network insurance organizations. Whether acupuncture treatment is covered by a specific insurance plan depends on the terms of your particular policy, which should be described in your plan booklet or other insurance documents. I do not file insurance claims or receive payment directly from the insurance company on your behalf. You will, however, be provided with documentation designed to be sufficient to file with a claim for insurance reimbursement. Therefore, if you are planning to use insurance, you will pay in full at the time of your appointment and seek reimbursement directly from your insurance carrier.

At this time, acupuncture is not covered by Medicare, except in extremely limited circumstances, not applicable at Sandpoint Family Acupuncture. Some Medicare patients might have secondary insurance coverage for acupuncture. These patients must first submit their claim for acupuncture treatment to Medicare, have it denied and then submit their claim to their insurance company for direct reimbursement. There is no Medicaid coverage for acupuncture in Idaho.