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Does UMP cover acupuncture?
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The plan covers acupuncture only when used as an anesthetic or to reduce pain. Acupuncture is not covered instead of surgery or for maintaining health, or for other reasons not stated. This benefit is limited to 16 visits or treatments per calendar year. See definition of "Limited Benefit."

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KBID 468
Date Modified 1/5/2010
Date Created 7/14/2006

The Certificate of Coverage (COC) is the source of coverage provisions offered under UMP. If information given here is inconsistent with the UMP COC, the rules in the COC will apply. Also, the COC may have additional information on this subject.

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