Pregnancy Massage- covered by insurance??

gogo2325

I am so uncomfortable I feel like my back is going to BREAK! Anyone else's back really hurt?

I definitely need a prenatal massage and someone told me that they are covered by insurance.

Has anyone had a prenatal massage that was covered by their medical insurance? Boy, that would be great!

 

StephanieLoes

I wish!

Luv-a-Bug

I'd guess you'd have to go to an actual medical massage place rather than a spa-- like at a chiropractor's office or something... But I'm not sure.

Tamara Stumph

I'd give them a call. It never hurts to ask. I call my insurance company at least once a month to see if something is covered. It's what they are there for.

4realyo

My massages (both prenatal & prior to pregnancy) are covered by insurance. You need to call your insurance company & see if you are covered & typically need to go through a chiropractor's office (or similar setting) to get them to take your insurance and bill it properly. I simply pay my regular co-pay for an hour massage.

LadyHollywood

If my OBGYN recommended one and referred me to a medical place for it... it would be covered.  If I went to the local spa just cause I felt I needed one....  My insurance would say Hope you had fun!  We ain't payin!

sunnydays99

My health benefits cover $50 for any type of massage up to a maximum of $700 per year.

ETA: It doesn't matter where I go for the massage (spa, chiro office, etc) as long as the person performing the massage is a registered massage therapist.  I had a massage at a spa while on vacation and the insurance company paid for it.

Autumn_bride2b

I am trying to figure this out too--I am going for one tomorrow.

From what I could decipher from my plan's online info, they are only covered if you go to one of their network providers, most of which seem like MDs and chiros. But I am going to call and see if I can send the receipt (along with my Dr's note) for reimbursement from my FSA.

Lanette

It really depends on your ins. I go to a chiropractor and he has a massage therapist in the office so my massages are covered up to 18 visits per year (random #). My OB had also offered to refer me to a chiro if I needed it. If you don't already have a trusted chiro, talk to your OB and see what they say.

Kflie83

Yes as long as my Dr gives me an RX. Call the phone number on your insurance card and ask it's worth a shot! I get them every week now! Yay!!!