Reimbursable insurance benefits for osteopaths fall into two main categories: treatments and products:
- Paramedical Services
- Medical Devices (health care products)
While many are familiar with RMT, acupuncture, and physiotherapy under the first category, fewer people realize that the second category includes health care products. Similar to physical therapists and chiropractors, osteopathic practitioners can authorize and process reimbursements for health care products.
PARAMEDICAL SERVICES
Reimbursable insurance benefits for various treatments include:
- RMT (Registered Massage Therapy)
- Acupuncture Treatment
- Physical Therapy
- Chiropractic
- Naturopathic Therapy
- Osteopathic Treatment
Each type of treatment can be reimbursed up to $350-$500 per person per year. Some insurance plans offer a combined reimbursement of up to $1,000 per person per year for all treatments. Note that not all insurance companies recognize association memberships for these benefits; consult the Insurance Company Approval List for details.
Additionally, all insurance companies reimburse for health care products, which can total several thousand dolar per person per year.
MEDICAL DEVICES:
Elbow Braces
Wrist Braces
Ankle Braces
Stockings
Orthotics
