Your whole health matters to us.
Whole-person care is about more than trips to the doctor. It’s about getting the care that makes you feel your best.
That’s why Community Health Plan of Washington (CHPW) Medicare Advantage offers a Health and Wellbeing benefit with all our plans. This benefit includes:
- Acupuncture
- Naturopathy
- Routine chiropractic
- Massage therapy*
- And CHPW-approved Wellbeing programs
You do not need a referral or prior authorization to use this benefit. You can see any licensed provider in Washington. Find licensed providers.
*Note: Massage therapy is included on Plan 2 (HMO) and Dual Plan (D-SNP HMO) only.
What can massage, chiropractic, and acupuncture treat?
These treatments may help with some types of pain and stress, including:
- Arthritis
- Dental pain
- Headaches, including tension headaches and migraines
- Anxiety and depression
- Fatigue (lack of energy or motivation)
- Low back pain
- Neck pain
- Muscle, bone, or joint pain
What is naturopathy?
Naturopathy is a kind of primary medicine that focuses on prevention and natural remedies. Naturopathy can include many different kinds of medicine, including botanical herbs and supplements. In Washington, naturopathic doctors are licensed medical practitioners.
Health and Wellbeing Benefits by Medicare Advantage (MA) Plan
2023 MA Plans
MA Dual Plan (HMO D-SNP) | Combined benefit of up to 25 acupuncture, naturopathy, massage, or chiropractor visits per year, as well as various CHPW-recommended Wellbeing programs |
MA Plan 2 (HMO) |
MA Plan 1 (HMO) | Combined benefit of up to 12 acupuncture, naturopathy, or chiropractor visits per year, as well as various CHPW-recommended Wellbeing programs |
MA Plan 3 (HMO) | |
MA Plan 4 (HMO) | |
MA Freedom Plan (HMO) |
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