Do Medical Plans Cover Holistic Services?
By John Valenty August 15, 2007 Wellness is not just the absence of disease symptoms, but it also implies the proactive pursuit of healthy alternatives, holistic therapies and preventative services. Since these pursuits are not necessarily free, it is prudent for each consumer to consider the coverage limitations of their insurance plan to help afford a desirable lifestyle. As healthy lifestyle choices are resulting in additional longevity, disease and illness prevention, the mounting evidence is persuading some insurance plans to support more and more holistic therapy coverage. Many experts feel that the numbers will eventually demonstrate that it is far cheaper for an insurance company to support the consumption of additional holistic benefits vs. traditional medical services. The Federal Government has already granted massive savings to assist holistic-minded consumers by allowing them to buy services with pre-tax dollars using an HSA (health savings account). Many plans offer HSA b
