Group Insurance for Osteopathy
Services provided by osteopathic manual practitioners are reimbursed, in whole or in part, by most major insurance companies when the group benefits plan includes “osteopathy”. Coverage varies depending on the insurance plan. Check with your provider for reimbursement details.
Group Insurance for Athletic Therapy
Services provided by certified athletic therapists are also reimbursed, in whole or in part, by most major insurance companies when the group benefits plan includes “athletic therapy”. Coverage varies depending on the insurance plan. Check with your provider for reimbursement details.
Group Insurance for Kinesiology
Insurance coverage for kinesiology treatment is less commonly included in group health plans, but some policies do cover it. Because kinesiology became a regulated health profession in 2013, coverage for treatment will likely appear on an increasing number of group benefits plans as time goes on. Check periodically with your provider to determine if coverage for kinesiology services has been added to your plan.
Frequently Asked Insurance Questions
1. WILL YOU DO “DIRECT BILLING” TO MY GROUP INSURANCE PROVIDER?
No, we do not bill insurance companies directly on behalf of the client. We accept payment at the end of each appointment via debit, Visa, or Mastercard. We then provide a treatment receipt that the client can use to submit to their group insurance provider for reimbursement.
2. DO YOU DEAL WITH WORKPLACE SAFETY AND INSURANCE BOARD (WSIB) INJURY CLAIMS?
No, we do not deal with workplace safety and insurance board (WSIB) claims at this time. We recommend visiting a local physiotherapy clinic for rehabilitation covered by WSIB.
3. DO YOU DEAL WITH MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT (MVA) INJURY CLAIMS?
No, we do not deal with motor vehicle accident (MVA) claims processed through Ontario’s Health Claims for Auto Insurance (HCAI) service at this time. We recommend visiting a local physiotherapy clinic for MVA rehabilitation covered by HCAI.
4. DO I NEED A REFERRAL FROM MY DOCTOR?
Some group insurance policies may require a doctor’s referral for osteopathic treatment before they will reimburse the client. Check with your group insurance provider to determine whether a doctor’s referral is required under your plan.
