04/13/2025
So exciting! For anyone who has benefitted from acupuncture, this is a chance to tell the state of Oregon to keep acupuncture as a benefit for Medicaid patients, and make it possible for providers to treat more conditions! Let me know if you want to submit testimony. :)
📢 HERC’s 5/15 meeting schedule is out—and we’re officially on it!
The Oregon Acupuncture Association submitted a full proposal for expanding acupuncture under OHP, but we need your public comments by April 18 to strengthen the case.
What to ask for:
✅ Coverage for acupuncture regardless of diagnosis code
✅ Higher visit caps (we suggested 20 physical, 36 mental—but feel free to ask for more!)
✅ Why this improves outcomes, saves money, and helps your practice
📩 Submit Comment: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Advance-Comments
📄 Provider Comment Template: https://tinyurl.com/sample-provider
👥 Patient Comment Template: https://tinyurl.com/sample-patient
📧 Provider to Patient Email: https://tinyurl.com/patient-email
📘 Full Submission: https://tinyurl.com/HERC-submission
Every voice makes a difference.