Do insurance providers cover homeopathic care?
Homeopathic medicine is not a licensed profession, so the licensure depends on the medical degree of the practitioners, whether ND, MD, DO, etc. In Washington State, for example, many of our patients receive at least some reimbursement since naturopathic physicians are considered primary care providers. Since homeopathic visits, particularly the initial case taking, are much longer than most insurance providers allot, even if your practitioner is covered, the full cost of the first visit may not be. The same is true for telephone consultations. In certain states, naturopathic physicians, acupuncturists, and even certified, unlicensed homeopaths are covered by insurance. Even if you are not reimbursed, the care may be included in your out-of-pocket deductible. It is best to contact your insurance provider.
Homeopathic medicine is not a licensed profession, so the licensure depends on the medical degree of the practitioners, whether ND, MD, DO, etc. The third party payer scenario has changed dramatically and promises to continue to do so, making it difficult to generalize about coverage of homeopathy. Since homeopathic visits, particularly the initial case taking, are much longer than most insurance providers allot, even if your practitioner is covered, the full cost of the first visit may not be. The same is true for telephone consultations. In certain states, naturopathic physicians, acupuncturists, and even certified, unlicensed homeopaths are covered by insurance. Even if you are not reimbursed, the care may be included in your out-of-pocket deductible. The best bet is to check with your insurance provider.
