Insurance
Athletic therapy is sometimes covered by insurance, but it depends on the specific provider and policy. In Canada, some extended health benefits plans include coverage for athletic therapy under paramedical services, similar to physiotherapy or massage therapy. However, coverage details—such as the reimbursement amount, annual limits, and whether a doctor's referral is required—vary by insurer and plan.
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To find out if Dynamics Athletic Therapy is covered under your plan, you or your clients should:
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Check your online portal for paramedical coverage.
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Look for "Athletic Therapy" specifically or check if it falls under broader categories like "Rehabilitation Services."
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Call your insurance provider to confirm coverage details, including claim submission requirements.
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Billing—many policies require clients to pay upfront and submit receipts for reimbursement
If a client's plan does not cover athletic therapy, they may be able to submit claims under a Wellness Spending Account if they have one. Clients are responsible for reviewing their own policies and covering service fees.
Missed appointments are not covered by insurance.
Would you like to see Athletic Therapy added to your benefits plan?
The Canadian Athletic Therapy Association (CATA) is advocating for more extended health benefits plans to include Athletic Therapy. You can help by:
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https://movefreelylivefully.ca/join_us/
Click on the Join Us link to:
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Contact your MP to express your support (putting in your name and postal code will auto generate an email that you can then review and send).
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Sign the petition to let the Canadian Government know you’d like Athletic Therapy to be made more accessible.
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Ask your HR department (or whomever manages your group benefit plan) to tell your insurer you want access to Athletic Therapy through your plan.
For more details, visit: Move Freely, Live Fully.
