ALTERNATIVE CARE DISCOUNTS PROGRAM

ACUPUNCTURE, CHIROPRACTIC & MASSAGE THERAPY

 

About the mylifepath Alternative Care Discounts Program
Blue Shield of California (Blue Shield) members can participate in the mylifepath Alternative Care Discounts Program, made available by Blue Shield. The mylifepath Alternative Care Discounts gives you access to discounts on alternative health services - such as acupuncture, chiropractic and massage therapy. American Specialty Health Networks, Inc. (ASH Networks) administers the mylifepath Alternative Care Discounts Program and screens, credentials and manages the mylifepath network practitioners.

 

How to use mylifepath discount services…

  1. Select a practitioner from the mylifepath network.
  2. Call the practitioner or facility to make an appointment.
  3. Present your Blue Shield ID card at the time of your appointment.  (You must show your card to receive the discount.)

 

*Members with covered benefits (HMO, PPO or POS) under another plan or policy should first exhaust their plan benefit prior to utilizing the mylifepath discount program.

 

Some examples of discount programs include:

 

Acupuncture: Receive 25% off or more on all professional services including:


  • examinations
  • acupuncture or electro-acupuncture
  • adjunctive therapeutic procedures or modalities
  • other related Acupuncture Services

Note: Does not include herbs

 

Chiropractic: Receive 25% off or more on all professional services including:


  • examinations                         
  • manipulative treatment
  • adjunctive therapeutic procedures or modalities
  • chiropractic appliances
  • other related Chiropractic Services

 

Massage Therapy: Receive 25% off or more on all professional services including:


  • Swedish Massage
  • Deep Muscle and Deep Tissue Massage
  • Trigger Point Therapy
  • Shiatsu and Acupressure
  • Reflexology
  • Sports Massage

 

For in depth information, please visit www.mylifepath.com, select Health & Wellness or contact Blue Shield member services at the number listed on the back of your ID card.

 

The mylifepath Alternative Care Discounts Program is offered by American Specialty Health Networks, Inc. (ASH Networks) and is not a covered service of any Blue Shield of California or Blue Shield of California Life & Health Insurance Company health plan. None of the terms or conditions of Blue Shield health plans apply.