You are correct: There have been some recent changes that will affect how claims are managed and billed for acupuncture services. First and foremost, let's make it clear that there are indeed benefits for acupuncture for veterans. However, these benefits are not with TRICARE, but are managed under the CCN and PC3 programs, which are managed by TriWest in the western U.S. (Texas included) and are being taken over on the East Coast by Optum Health. 

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