H4548

Relative to the practice of acupuncture

Introduced·9/29/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H4548 mandates insurance coverage for acupuncture services in pain management, PTSD, substance abuse, and nausea.

Massachusetts H4548 amends the General Laws to require health maintenance contracts, insurance policies, and hospital service plans to cover acupuncture and oriental medicine-based diagnosis and treatment for pain management, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse treatment, and nausea. The bill also establishes a commission on acupuncture and wellness to study and recommend strategies for integrating acupuncture services into health care delivery, focusing on cost reduction and improved care quality.

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Health Care Financing Committee
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History

Jun 17

House

Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026

Mar 19

House

Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026

Dec 8, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026