Information for Practitioners

The Acupuncture Act of Illinois, Licensure Requirements & Administrative Codes 

Illinois Acupuncture Practice Act

http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1290&ChapterID=24

Requirements for Licensure

https://www.idfpr.com/profs/acupuncture.asp

Administrative Code for acupuncture practice in the state of Illinois

http://ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/068/06801140sections.html

Application for a National Provider Number (NPI)

https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/NPPES?Welcome.do

National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)

Your go-to resource to learn about becoming certified.

http://www.nccaom.org

Resources For Malpractice Insurance

American Acupuncture Council (AAC):

http://acupuncturecouncil.com/malpractice-insurance/

Insureon:

https://alliedhealth.insureon.com/professions/acupuncturists/96

Hiscox:

https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/professional-business-insurance/health-and-wellbeing/health-professions-insurance/acupuncture-insurance?medium=