Does not let Insurance Compnaies to discriminate against licensed Healthcare providers.
Has limited coverage on Alternative Medicine due to being experimental or not medically necessarey
But most insurance companies require a statement from
a Primary Care Doctor
References
Valles, M. (2018, November 16). Alternative medicine and your health insurance. Retrieved from The Simple Dollar website: https://www.thesimpledollar.com/insurance/health/alternative-medicine/
Subtopic
Renter, E. (2015, March 9). Does your health insurance cover alternative medicine? Retrieved from website: https://health.usnews.com/health-news/health-insurance/articles/2015/03/09/does-your-health-insurance-cover-alternative-medicine
Calabro, S. (2009, August 25). Alternative medicine: is it covered? Retrieved from Everyday Health website: https://www.everydayhealth.com/alternative-health/the-basics/paying-for-cam-treatment.aspx
Why do people use Alternative Medicine?
Philosophical Attitude about Health
you'll come up with original ideas
Beliefs
Personal Values
$30 Billion Out of Pocket Expenses
$2.7 billion on Selfcare Approach
Homeopathic Medicines
Wellness Books
$12.8 billion on Natural Products
$14.7 billion on Chiropractors, Acupuncturists,
and Massage Therapists