Transcendental Meditation

CMS determined that the evidence for Transcendental Meditation (TM) is insufficient to demonstrate medical effectiveness and that professional skill is not required for TM training. Accordingly, neither TM nor patient training in TM are covered by Medicare for any indications, including mild hypertension, essential hypertension (adjunctive), anxiety, or stress-related disorders.

"Transcendental Meditation (TM) services are not covered by Medicare because the evidence is incomplete and does not demonstrate medical effectiveness."

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