Holistic Health Care: Acupuncture & Chiropractic
SFHP Care Plus offers supplemental care to help treat your health in a holistic way. Looking to find relief for aches and pains? Acupuncture and chiropractic services can be a great addition to your ongoing medical care.
Integrative Care Starts with SFHP Care Plus
- Acupuncture care: $0 copay, up to 24 visits per year
- Chiropractic care: $0 copay, up to 12 visits per year
For covered Medicare services, you can visit a NEMS network chiropractor or acupuncturist. Talk to your primary care provider (PCP) to get connected to a provider. Check your Member ID Card to find the phone number of your PCP.
We also partner with American Specialty Health (ASH) to offer benefits beyond typical Medicare coverage. To find an ASH acupuncture or chiropractic provider, visit sfhp.org/careplus-ash or call 1(800) 678-9133 or 1(877) 710-2746 (TTY).
Acupuncture: What It Is & How to Choose a Provider
Acupuncture is a traditional type of Chinese medicine. It uses the placement of fine needles to help balance and unblock the flow of energy along pathways in the body. This may ease pain and allow healing.
- Spinal and joint pain
- Headaches
- Nausea
Not sure what to look for in an acupuncturist? Ask your friends and family if they have a provider they like. You can also use the checklist below to help you decide.
- Is licensed or certified in California
- Listens to you & answers questions in a way you can understand
- Refers you to other health care providers, as needed
- Treats you with respect
- Works with you to set up health goals and a plan to check your progress
For more information on choosing a provider, check out this guide
Chiropractic: What It Is & How to Choose a Provider
Chiropractors offer a treatment called an “adjustment.” An adjustment is when a chiropractor manipulates (moves) your joints to align your spine and nerves.
- Joint pain
- Neck pain
- Low back pain
Treatment can help increase your range of motion and reduce pain and swelling.
There are many things to consider when choosing a chiropractor.
- Will do everything they can to improve your health in an efficient manner
- Gives you advice about exercise, stretching, and posture to avoid future problems
- Only takes X-rays when necessary, and explains why
- Has a strong working relationship with other health care professionals of all specialties
If you need help or have questions, call SFHP Care Plus Customer Service at
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