Cost & Insurance
Q. Is men's Korean medicine treatment covered by health insurance?
A.
Acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, and Chuna are covered; herbal medicine is mostly out-of-pocket.
📝 Detailed Answer
Insurance-covered: ① acupuncture (about 5,000–8,000 KRW co-pay), ② cupping/moxibustion, ③ Chuna therapy (up to 20/year), ④ insurance-eligible herbal medicines (16 specific decoctions). Non-covered: ⑤ general herbal prescriptions (custom), ⑥ pharmacopuncture, ⑦ male menopause tonics, ⑧ erectile dysfunction treatment, ⑨ hair loss treatment. Most men's specific conditions require out-of-pocket payment for full treatment.
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