CHIROPRACTIC REIMBURSEMENT 2026

Reimbursement for Chiropractic Care Summarized

Alternative therapies are not covered by the basic insurance of your health insurance. However, you have the option to take out additional coverage for this.

Summary of reimbursement:

• Chiropractic care is considered an alternative therapy and is not covered by the basic insurance.
• However, most health insurance providers offer reimbursements for chiropractic care through supplementary coverage.
• No deductible applies to reimbursements from supplementary coverage. Supplementary Insurance

The costs for chiropractic care are generally covered by most health insurance providers through supplementary insurance. Within insurers, chiropractic care is categorized under alternative therapies or alternative movement care. When receiving reimbursement for chiropractic care through supplementary health insurance, no mandatory or voluntary deductible applies.

In the overview above, we have listed the reimbursements per health insurance provider so you can immediately see which insurer offers the best reimbursement for chiropractic care in 2024. We have also included a general overview of reimbursements for alternative therapies.

It is always important to check what reimbursements you receive from your health insurance. In some cases, there may be a maximum amount for reimbursement. Also, check if specific conditions apply and whether your insurer covers the costs of your chiropractor. Not all health insurers have contracts with all chiropractors.

Note: The listed reimbursement often applies to all alternative therapies combined, for example, if you also use acupuncture alongside chiropractic care. The total costs are then added together.