Additional insurance for TCM treatment

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TCM treatments (traditional Chinese medicine) are becoming more and more popular, but unfortunately the health insurances do not pay for these therapies. However, you can take out additional insurance

Acupuncture needles for your TCM treatment
Acupuncture needles for your TCM treatment

Take out the right supplementary insurance - this is how it works

  • Private health insurance companies offer those with statutory health insurance the option of taking out private supplementary insurance.
  • If you are mainly interested in TCMTreatments If you are interested, you should make sure that the costs for these therapies are covered by the supplementary insurance - of course in full, if possible.
  • You will hardly find additional insurance for TCM treatments alone; These insurances are mostly packages that also contain special services for dentures, hospital treatment and alternative practitioners.
  • Not only doctors, but also members of other health professions such as alternative practitioners use TCM. With your supplementary insurance, you should therefore ensure that the costs for therapies by non-medical practitioners are also covered.
  • Some insurance companies have a maximum annual amount, e.g. B. 1000 euros for TCM treatments. Treatment costs that exceed this amount would have to be borne by you. Therefore, consider whether the maximum amount is enough for you.
  • Apply to the health insurance company to cover the costs of the alternative practitioner

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  • Sometimes a certain percentage of the costs are covered, you would have to pay the rest yourself.
  • The large number of tariffs is difficult to understand. Think about which points are particularly important for you with additional insurance and then seek advice from one - or two - insurance brokers.

Interesting facts about TCM treatments

  • Acupuncture is part of traditional Chinese medicine.
  • Herbal medicine is an important part of therapy.
  • If you eat according to the five-element kitchen, you support your therapy with it.
  • Your practitioner can also recommend Chi Gong exercises that will strengthen your health.

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