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Senator recognizes constituent raising concern that GIC does not cover acupuncture; Balance Acupuncture representative attends session
Summary
A Senate member recognized Katie Lee of Balance Acupuncture to discuss coverage of acupuncture services; the senator noted the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) was identified as a carrier that does not cover acupuncture and urged continued attention to the issue.
A senator recognized a constituent to raise concerns about insurance coverage for acupuncture services.
The presiding senator invited a constituent to speak about issues affecting the field of acupuncture, saying the constituent had informed the chamber that the Group Insurance Commission, a coverage carrier, "has not covered" acupuncture in some instances. The senator described that finding as "a surprise" and said the Senate should continue to take the issue seriously during the legislative year.
The senator then recognized Katie Lee, identified in the transcript as "from Balance Acupuncture" and as a member of the Acupuncture Society of Massachusetts, who was welcomed to the chamber. The session record indicates the recognition and brief remarks occurred during a recess on the floor; the transcript does not record a formal motion, committee referral, or a request for a bill. The transcript also does not record a direct quotation from Katie Lee beyond the clerk's welcome language.
The matter as stated in the transcript is a constituent concern and a request for continued attention; the record does not show any committee assignment, formal staff direction, or a legislative filing tied to the remark.
