VA Re-Authorization For Acupuncture
Course of Treatment vs. Your Pain
Your initial set of 12 Acupuncture treatments is considered One Course of Acupuncture. The VA will Re-Authorize you additional Acupuncture, if needed.
The VA Re-Authorization process can sometimes take a long time. We do not want your pain coming back just because your care stops. It has taken a long time for you to find what works. Let’s make sure you become and remain healthy and pain-free!
Below is some information that will help you maintain your continuity of care and speed up the Re-Authorization process.
Frequency & Continuity of Care
- Acupuncture is a Frequency based medicine, especially in the Relief Care Stage (your initial sets of care). Make sure you don’t have big breaks in your treatments.
- Some Veterans only need one course of treatment, however many need more than one course. Make sure you do not have a big break between your Initial Authorization and your Re-Authorization or your pains may come back and make your life less functional.
Process for Veterans to Obtain Re-Authorization
- Contact your PCM/PCP, thru MyHealtheVet or in person, no later than 2 weeks after starting your acupuncture. If the VA requests an RFS, let the front desk know. https://www.myhealth.va.gov/
- Tell your provider the following:
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- “I want to see my current acupuncture provider.”
- “Base it on wait time. Not BMI.” (Best Medical Interest)
- If needed, ask for acupuncture auth under different diagnosis code.
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- After a week, contact VACCN (VA Community Care Network) 706-733-0188, ext. 33666 to facilitate faster re-authorization. They may offer to schedule the first appointment – Definitely schedule with them! Our clinic will follow up to confirm and schedule the rest. When Community Care calls to confirm your referral, give us a call.
- Veteran White House Hotline 855-948-2311
***Ask For Your Reauthorization Early. Your Health is Important.***