What insurances cover massage therapy?

There are five basic types of insurance a massage therapist needs in order to be fully protected:

• Malpractice Insurance.
• Public Liability Insurance.
• Products Liability Insurance.
• Professional Indemnity Insurance.
• Commercial Property Insurance.

Can you claim massage on health insurance?

If you have private health insurance with extras cover, you may be able to make a claim for remedial massage. If you do have extras cover with remedial massage included, your private health insurer will pay a percentage of the costs of your therapy, up to a certain limit each year.

Does Blue Cross Blue Shield cover massages?

Companies providing Massage Therapy to their Employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield. Massage therapy (pooled with other therapies) is covered for up to 60 times a year for up to 90 minutes a session with no copay after you meet your deductible.

Does insurance cover deep tissue massage?

At the current time, there is no standard coverage for massage therapy services within large insurance providers. Usually, if the treatment is medically necessary, or it fits the criteria of coverage provided by the insurance company, your client will be covered and you will be reimbursed.

Does Medicare pay for lymphatic massage?

Medicare doesn’t cover massage therapy. You pay 100% for non-covered services, including massage therapy.

Can I claim massage on Medicare?

Medicare does not provide cover for remedial massage. For private cover, remedial massage is a common inclusion in natural or alternative therapy cover. Private insurers may refund you a percentage of the cost of your treatment or they may have a flat fee rebate structure in place.

Can massage be covered by Medicare?

Original Medicare (parts A and B) doesn’t cover massage therapy, but it can cover other therapies like physical therapy and acupuncture. If you use massage therapy without Medicare coverage, you’ll be responsible for 100 percent of the costs. Medicare Advantage (Part C) may offer some coverage for massage therapy.

Does Blue Cross Blue Shield cover chiropractors?

Does my insurance cover chiropractic care? Chiropractic care is included in most health insurance plans, including major medical plans such as workers’ compensation, Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, Aetna, and UnitedHealthcare.

Can deep tissue massage be covered by insurance?

Massage therapy may be covered when: The massage is considered medically necessary and/or fits the definition and criteria of coverage given by the insurer. If the massage fits into the criteria of a “habilitative or habilitation” treatment, it may be covered by health insurance as an essential health benefit.

Do chiropractors do massage therapy?

Many chiropractic patients seek deep tissue massage after an adjustment, however it is also common for people to seek sport specific or injury specific massage, on a case by case basis.

How much does a medical massage cost?

The average cost for a medical massage is $75 an hour. Hiring a massage therapist for a one-hour massage, you will likely spend between $70 and $100. The price of a massage can vary greatly by region (and even by zip code). Get free estimates from pros near you.

Does Medicare pay for deep tissue massage?

For the majority of Medicare recipients, massage therapy is not covered by Medicare. Medicare Part A and Part B require that all covered services are medically necessary, and they generally do not find massage therapy to fit in that category because it is considered an alternative treatment.

Can health insurance cover a massage?

Health insurance may provide coverage for massages that are medically necessary or prescribed by your health management organization (HMO). But even when health insurance covers massage, there may be a limit or maximum amount payable during a policy term. Before getting a massage, check with your insurance company to determine if it is covered.

Does Medicare cover medical massage?

Original Medicare does not cover massage therapy. Services that are not covered by Medicare are the sole responsibility of the patient. Medicare Part B does pay for medically necessary forms of therapy, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology services.

Is Massage Therapy covered by Medicare?

For the majority of Medicare recipients, massage therapy is not covered by Medicare. Medicare Part A and Part B require that all covered services are medically necessary, and they generally do not find massage therapy to fit in that category because it is considered an alternative treatment.

Will my insurance pay for massage therapy?

Medical insurance will cover medically necessary massage if it is part of your plan’s benefits. Some plans will require that you have a prescription from your PCP (Primary Care Provider), while others will not. Plan benefits and coverage vary greatly. Call your insurance provider and find out if massage therapy is covered under your specific plan.