Does MSP cover Massage Therapy treatments?
Premium Assistance Those who make less than $28,000 income per year still qualify for government premium assistance. MSP allows for a total of 10 treatments per calendar year for any combination of therapy (ie. massage therapy, chiropractic, physiotherapy, etc). Extended Medical Most extended medical plans will cover 75-100% of the treatment fees. The patient should check with their insurer to confirm details. No Medical Coverage For patients with no government or extended medical, some insurance companies are now offering private policies. The MTABC can help provide information for any patients wishing to consider the option of purchasing private coverage. ICBC / WCB Accepted claims are still covered by ICBC & WCB under authorization by the claims adjuster and with a doctor’s referral. Approval for coverage can vary greatly so discuss this with your adjuster and/or RMT. As there are many factors that can affect medical or insurance coverage for massage therapy, we encourage you to dis
