Currently most acupuncture practitioners operate their own private clinics or join existing integrated medical ventures or institutes.
Since acupuncture services are included in most private insurance policies, people with extended health benefits receive full or partial reimbursement for services provided by a Registered Acupuncturist.
In BC, the Medical Services Plan (MSP) provides a supplementary benefit for acupuncture services for individuals receiving income assistance.
As of April 1 2019, ICBC has begun to provide coverage for acupuncture treatments for individuals injured in a car crash. As a result, the market potential for acupuncture practitioners is rising.
On July 22, 2020, the Board of Directors of Work Safe BC approved policy amendments regarding acupuncture services.