""He said yes without any hesitation," said Dr. Lin Yang, vice president of the California Acupuncture Coalition, highlighting the swift support from Senator Wiener for securing acupuncture coverage."
"Wiener's new bill, SB 944, is called the Acupuncture Access Act. It would ensure stable access to acupuncture for low-income residents regardless of shifts in federal funding."
"Acupuncture has a strong following in California, with hundreds of thousands of people, primarily in the Asian community, seeking pain relief through this treatment."
"Wiener has aimed to succeed Rep. Nancy Pelosi, using his legislative achievements, including the Acupuncture Access Act, as a key selling point on the campaign trail."
Acupuncture is a popular treatment in California, especially among the Asian community and veterans. Governor Gavin Newsom proposed cutting Medi-Cal acupuncture benefits due to budget issues, but funding was restored after community advocacy. Acupuncture requires matching federal funds, which are uncertain under the current administration. Senator Scott Wiener introduced SB 944, the Acupuncture Access Act, to secure stable access to acupuncture for low-income residents, regardless of federal funding changes. This bill represents a significant achievement for acupuncture advocates in California.
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