VA Covers Acupuncture for Veterans

The Community Care Network (CCN) is a network of healthcare providers outside the VA Medical facility. CCN is a new program replacing the Veterans Choice Program (VCP).

The clinic of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, LLC is an official Community Care Network provider proudly serving our veterans here in Coventry, Rhode Island.

Chronic Pain (all types) | Men & Women’s Health | Depression | Anxiety | PTSD | Stress Management | Insomnia | Digestive Health | Mind-Body and Hormonal Wellness

If you’re a veteran or you know of a veteran struggling with chronic pain and in need of effective alternative care, ask your Primary Doctor at the VA for a referral to try acupuncture.

Acupuncture is a safe and effective therapy that stimulates a powerful and natural healing response without the worries of potentially dangerous surgeries or the harmful side-effects with some prescription medications.

Here are the CCN Program Access Details

• Veterans may be eligible to receive acupuncture and other services from a Community Care Network provider when the VA cannot provide the needed care.
• This care is paid for by the VA.
• A Referral is needed from the veterans Primary Medical Doctor at the VA.

If it makes sense for you, simply ask your VA primary doctor for a referral to our acupuncture clinic in Coventry, RI. We are a registered CCN provider and the VA has our contact information.

CCN Benefit Requirements:

• Acupuncture or other healthcare services are not available at the VA medical facility.
• A Full-service VA medical facility is not available in the area where the veteran resides.
• A Veteran can see a local acupuncturist closer to home if the distance to the nearest VA medical facility is too far – A grandfathered provision from the previous Veterans Choice Program.
• If a veteran has to wait longer than 20 days for primary care or mental health care and 28 days for specialty care like acupuncture.
• If a veteran’s VA primary doctor determines it is in the veteran’s best medical interest.
• If a VA medical service doesn’t meet certain quality standards.

This is a patient-driven program – patients have a choice in care and also a choice in care providers.

Here’s How it Works:

• The veteran visits the VA medical facility to address their health concerns.
• The VA identifies if the veteran is eligible for the program based on the CCN benefit requirements.
• The VA will send an authorization packet to our clinic – Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine in Coventry, RI.
• We will contact the veteran to schedule the initial appointment.
• The veteran has no co-pays or deductibles. The cost of the services is covered 100% by the VA.

Contact our clinic if you have any questions – 401-219-6446. We’re glad to help!