Professional Membership & Insurance for Acupuncture

The two types of insurance most relevant to acupuncturists are professional indemnity insurance and public liability insurance. Professional indemnity covers claims related to your professional advice, treatment, errors or omissions. Public liability covers third-party claims for bodily injury or property damage that occur in connection with your business. For example, if a patient slips and falls in your clinic. Together, they give you well-rounded protection for the unique needs of acupuncture practice.

Yes. Acupuncture liability insurance is designed to cover legal costs, legal defence costs and compensation or settlements arising from claims made against you. This includes claims related to negligence, injury to patients or property damage. Be sure to review your policy wording carefully to understand the specific coverage options, any waiting periods and the policy period that applies to your situation. If you need help comparing policies or deciding on the right cover, contact us.

Several factors determine the cost of your acupuncture insurance policy, including your professional status, whether you are a student or qualified acupuncturist, the coverage options you select and your specific requirements as a practitioner. To understand what’s available and decide on the right cover for your clinic or practice, visit our insurance page or contact us for support.

Yes. If you practise both acupuncture and Chinese medicine or other complementary therapies alongside your acupuncture work, IICT currently approves 1,400+ modalities, so you can have all your modalities recognised under one simple membership. Insurance access applies to all approved modalities listed on your membership, so there’s no need to manage multiple policies or pay additional costs for each discipline you serve. View our full list of approved modalities here.

IICT is a professional membership body, not a health fund registration. Whether your clients can claim acupuncture cover through their private health insurance or health fund will depend on their individual policy and provider. If health fund provider registration is a requirement for your practice, we recommend checking directly with the relevant health fund. For more information, contact us.