Is the cost of physiotherapy treatment covered by MSP?
A. Physiotherapy treatment cost is only partially covered by MSP if you are eligible for MSP premium assistance. There is a user fee of $20.00 per visit to access this service and you receive up to 10 visits per year. Please note that these 10 visits are combined with other health care providers such as chiropractors and registered massage therapists, not 10 visits per provider. A large portion of people in BC have private health coverage whether through themselves or an employer. Most of these policies include extended health benefits or paramedical benefits which include physiotherapy treatment. We are not able to directly bill your insurance company however we provide you with a receipt that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. Please check with your insurer to find out what your coverage limit is and whether you need a doctor’s referral. Most insurance providers provide between 80% – 100% coverage of fees to an annual ceiling amount. WCB claims approved for p
