Does Alberta Health Care Cover Massage Therapy?
Does Alberta Health Care Cover Massage Therapy?
This is one of the most common questions massage clinics receive:
“Is massage therapy covered in Alberta?”
The answer depends on what type of insurance you mean.
Does AHCIP Cover Massage Therapy?
Massage therapy is generally not covered by the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP).
AHCIP primarily covers insured physician and certain healthcare services. Massage therapy is listed among services provided by other practitioners that are not generally insured under the provincial plan.
That does not mean you necessarily have to pay the entire cost yourself.
Your Extended Health Benefits May Cover Massage
Many employer and private health-benefit plans include massage therapy under a category commonly called:
Paramedical Services
Your plan may reimburse part or all of an eligible massage therapy appointment up to certain limits.
For example, a plan could include:
a percentage reimbursement
an annual massage maximum
a maximum amount per visit
reasonable-and-customary fee limits
practitioner eligibility requirements
There is no universal amount.
Two employees working for different companies—or even two people using different benefit plans from the same insurer—can have very different coverage.
How Do I Check My Massage Benefits?
Look inside your benefits portal for:
Massage Therapist or Registered Massage Therapist
Then check:
Annual maximum
Reimbursement percentage
Per-visit maximum
Practitioner requirements
Referral requirements
Remaining benefit balance
If you're unsure, contact your insurer directly.
Does Hayahay Massage Offer Direct Billing?
Yes. Direct billing is available for many insurance plans, depending on the insurer and your individual coverage.
Direct billing means the clinic may electronically submit an eligible claim to your insurer on your behalf.
However, direct billing is not a guarantee that the insurer will pay the claim.
Your benefits contract ultimately determines eligibility.
Massage Therapy in Calgary With Direct Billing
Hayahay Massage & Wellness – 17th Ave SE Calgary provides professional massage therapy with convenient direct-billing options for eligible clients.
Instead of guessing how much massage coverage you have, check your benefits before your appointment so you know exactly what your plan provides.
Need an RMT appointment in Calgary SE? Book online with Hayahay Massage & Wellness.