Is massage therapy covered by insurance?

A steadily growing number of insurance companies are acknowledging the health benefits of massage therapy. At this time, massage is most likely to be covered as treatment for a specific injury or condition, or when it is prescribed by a physician. The number of allowable treatments may or may not be limited. Coverage may also depend upon the licensure and/or credentials of the therapist.

Insurance companies that cover chiropractic treatment will often cover massage as well when treatment is rendered and billed through a chiropractic clinic. The same may be true for hospital-based massage therapy programs.

If insurance coverage is essential for you, check with your insurance company before scheduling an appointment for massage to be sure that they will cover the type of massage treatment and the practitioner from whom you wish to seek it.