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Routine acupuncture
(that's not covered by Medicare) |
Routine chiropractic
(that's not covered by Medicare) |
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Benefits include access to more than 2,100 acupuncturists1 in the American Specialty Health Network who offer acupuncture for conditions related to pain. Covered services include:
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Benefits include access to more than 2,200 licensed chiropractors1 in the American Specialty Health Network who offer chiropractic for conditions related to pain and your body's structure. Covered services include:
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Please refer to the Evidence of Coverage (EOC) for additional benefit information and number of visits covered per year for each supplemental benefit.
Find a Provider
Members must use network providers with American Specialty Health (ASH). To locate a provider, use the online directory at blueshieldca.com/find-a-doctor then click on Alternative medicine to locate an ASH network-participating provider. Or you can call ASH at (800) 678-9133 (TTY: (877) 710-2746), Monday through Friday, 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.
You can also call Blue Shield Customer Care or go to blueshieldca.com/find-a-doctor to locate an ASH Plans-participating provider.
Are you eligible for the alternative medicine benefit?
Members who live in the counties and plans listed below have access to supplemental chiropractic and acupuncture benefits (those not covered by Medicare).
| County | Plan | Acupuncture | Chiropractor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kern San Diego San Luis Obispo Santa Barbara Ventura |
Blue Shield 65 Plus (HMO) | ||
| Alameda Fresno Los Angeles Madera Merced Orange San Joaquin San Mateo Santa Clara Stanislaus |
Blue Shield Inspire (HMO) | ||
| Los Angeles Orange |
Blue Shield Enhanced (HMO) | ||
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Alameda |
Blue Shield Select (PPO) | ||
| Riverside San Bernardino |
Blue Shield 65 Plus Choice Plan (HMO) | ||
| Los Angeles Orange |
Blue Shield AdvantageOptimum Plan (HMO) | ||
| Los Angeles Orange San Bernardino San Diego |
Blue Shield TotalDual Plan (HMO D-SNP) | ||
| Fresno Merced San Joaquin Stanislaus |
Blue Shield Inspire (HMO D-SNP) |
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