Is Acupuncture Covered by OHIP?

Is Acupuncture Covered by OHIP?

No, acupuncture is not covered by OHIP, but many residents of Ontario wish that OHIP did cover it. You can send a letter to your Member of Provincial Parliament and ask them to lobby for OHIP to cover acupuncture. Some extended health care plans cover acupuncture. Coverage varies; check your plan. We provide receipts for extended health plans, and our current fees are on the fees page.

Acupuncturists charge an initial fee for the first treatment. Your first meeting includes a Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis. The diagnosis is an important part of the treatment process, so ask about it.

Fees vary between clinics; see our current fees at /fees/. The number of treatments you need is based on how long you have had your health issue, your lifestyle and how often you get acupuncture.

Community Acupuncture

If paying for acupuncture is too expensive for you, there are community clinics which allow you pay choose your fee. Community acupuncture is done in a group setting, often in reclining chairs for comfort, and visits are usually shorter. It is an option if cost is a concern.

Is Chinese Herbal Medicine Covered by OHIP?

Just like acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine is not covered by OHIP. Extended health plan coverage for herbs varies; check your plan. The cost of herbs depends on your formula; see /fees/ for our current consultation fees.

For more information, please contact us and we can help point you in the right direction.
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