Did you know your wellness treatment may be covered by insurance?
You could have coverage you didn't realize you had. Here's how to find out.
I can provide professional insurance receipts for eligible services, and I hold two professional designations that may help you get reimbursed. It only takes one phone call to your insurance company to know for sure.
A quick note about insurance
Told you're not covered? Don't stop there.
If you've called your insurance provider and been told reflexology isn't covered, please don't stop there.
Many of my clients hear "no" over the phone, then submit their receipt anyway and have it accepted. It happens often enough that I want you to know about it.
Here's why. Billing for reflexology often falls under the naturopath category, while my designation is Natural Therapist. When you call and ask about coverage, that difference in wording can cause confusion on the other end of the line, and the answer you get may not match what your plan actually covers.
My suggestion? Submit your receipt and let the claim speak for itself. Coverage varies from plan to plan, so it's always worth checking your benefits booklet or online portal too.
My professional credentials
Two ways you may be covered.
ACART Professional Member — RRT #107
Registered Reflexology Therapist
Member in good standing with the Atlantic Canada Association of Reflexology Therapists. Several insurance providers recognize ACART, so reflexology may be covered under your plan.
AQTN Professional Member — # N26084
Naturotherapist / Natural Therapist
Member in good standing with the Association Québécoise des Thérapeutes Naturels. I can provide professional insurance receipts under this designation for eligible services.
A very important note about coverage
Every insurance plan is different.
Some plans cover a Naturopathic Doctor (ND) only, while others also provide coverage for a Naturotherapist / Natural Therapist who belongs to a recognized professional association such as AQTN. The same goes for reflexology: some plans include it, and some don't.
So if your benefits booklet simply says "Naturopath":
- Please don't assume that automatically means a Naturotherapist is included.
- But also don't assume you aren't covered!
Coverage can even vary between two people insured by the same company, because employer and individual benefit plans are not all the same.
Your insurance company will determine:
- Whether Naturotherapist or Reflexology Therapist services are covered
- Your reimbursement percentage
- Your yearly maximum
- Any referral or eligibility requirements
- Which treatments or services qualify under your particular plan
These decisions are made by your insurer and your specific plan, which is why it's always best to confirm before your treatment.
Receipts
Professional receipts, ready when you need them.
Professional insurance receipts are available for eligible services and plans. Just let me know at your appointment that you'll be submitting a claim.
Help reflexology get the recognition it deserves
Your voice matters here.
Reflexologists across Canada have invested a great deal in education, professional standards, and continuing education, yet reflexology is still not included in every extended health plan.
If you value reflexology, please contact your insurance provider and ask them to add professional reflexology to your benefits.
Greater recognition begins when people ask for it.
It's worth checking.
If you have coverage through Blue Cross, Sun Life, Desjardins, Beneva, GreenShield, Manulife, or another insurer, it may be worthwhile to check your benefits. You could have coverage you didn't realize you had!
Have questions? Send me a text or a message, and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.