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Relating to insurance coverage for acupuncture
Sponsored by Sen. Molly Donahue (D)
Topics:Health careInsurance
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 22, 2025
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 23, 2025
- Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: House committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Health insurance companies would be required to cover acupuncture treatments performed by licensed professionals. The coverage and costs for these services must be similar to what the insurance company provides for other physical illnesses. This rule applies to most health plans issued or renewed in Iowa starting in 2026.1
Read the official explanation
This bill relates to insurance coverage for acupuncture. concepts that employs oriental medical diagnosis and treatment, and adjunctive therapies and diagnostic techniques, for the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health and the prevention of disease. The bill requires a policy, contract, or plan providing for third-party payment or prepayment of health or medical expenses to offer coverage for acupuncture performed by an acupuncturist.2. “Practice of acupuncture” is also defined in the bill. Coverage required under the bill shall not be less favorable than coverage a health carrier offers for general physical illness. Cost-sharing requirements imposed for coverage required under the bill shall not be less favorable than cost-sharing requirements imposed by a health carrier for general physical illness. “Cost-sharing” is defined in the bill. The bill applies to third-party payment providers enumerated in the bill. The bill specifies the types of specialized health-related insurance which are not subject to the bill. The commissioner of insurance may adopt rules to administer the bill. The bill applies to third-party payment provider contracts, policies, or plans delivered, issued for delivery, continued, or renewed in this state on or after January 1, 2026.9.
Senate subcommittee
Named January 23, 2025. It hasn’t reported yet.
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Tried before
91st General Assembly
Earlier and later bills are matched by wording or an identical title.
Tried before
This idea has been filed in an earlier General Assembly. None got through a chamber.
- SF 105 Relating to insurance coverage for acupuncture90th General Assembly · In committee · same titleCleared committee
Matched by wording or an identical title.