Will Insurance Pay for Massage Therapy?

Massage therapy is a treatment typically used to help several health issues including stress, poor blood circulation, insomnia, anxiety, nerve pain and more. Benefits of massage therapy for medical needs can include a decrease in stress, circulation improvement, and pain reduction. So, because massage helps with medical needs, is it a treatment that is covered by your medical insurance?

Your medical insurance provider may cover massage therapy for your health needs. The coverage offered will be dependent on the insurance plan you have and carrier. Some plans will cover massage therapy, but there may be restrictions in place.  Percentages and amounts of coverage can vary greatly between providers.  You will need to review your health insurance policy or speak to your plan administrator to be able to see how your plan covers massage, if at all. Once you have the information, you can make a decision for treatment based on overall pricing and insurance coverage.

Physician Prescribed

A physician can also prescribe massage therapy as a treatment type for your medical condition. If you have insomnia related to stress, anxiety, headaches, sports injuries, nerve pain or fibromyalgia, massage might be recommended as your treatment option. If your doctor prescribes massage therapy for a medical condition, then your insurance may cover the treatment. If you are covered by workers compensation and you have an injury that needs a massage, then the condition may be eligible for coverage. Injuries suffered from an automobile accident may also be covered by Manitoba Public Insurance.

Studies have shown that massage therapy is a quality treatment option for a number of medical conditions. However, some insurance plans are unfortunately still iffy about providing coverage for this treatment type. It is important to review your coverage thoroughly to see if you can use massage therapy as a treatment type to save money on therapy costs.

If you are not covered, then focus on finding a therapist that will work with you financially to receive the treatment type that will be of benefit to your condition. Even without insurance, massage therapy can be affordable and help you to see an improved quality of life when suffering from a medical condition or illness.

Whether your insurance covers massage or not, contact a massage therapist and discuss your medical condition. Find out what massage therapy types, such as deep tissue, might be of benefit. By learning more about the massage types and your condition, you can find out how treatment can help and consider if this option might be one you wish to try. Schedule one appointment for a massage and see how you feel after. You may find that this is the solution for feeling better and enjoying a better overall quality of health.

At Academy Massage, affordable options for massage therapy are available, helping individuals with medical conditions to have access to a treatment option that works. Contact the office today to schedule an appointment or to learn more.