Direct Billing RMT in Vancouver, BC
Direct billing lets your RMT or naturopathic doctor in Vancouver, BC send your claim straight to your extended health insurer, so you pay only the amount your plan does not cover. At Killarney Therapeutic Health in East Vancouver, patients use private extended health insurance for registered massage therapy, naturopathic medicine and acupuncture, and our team confirms your plan's direct billing options when you book.
What is Direct Billing for Massage Therapy?
Direct billing means the clinic sends your insurance claim electronically at the end of your visit. Your insurer replies within minutes with the amount it will pay. You pay the clinic only the remaining balance, instead of paying the full fee and waiting for a refund.
Without direct billing, you pay in full, receive an official receipt and submit the claim yourself online or through your insurer's app.
Does Insurance Cover RMT Massage in BC?
Most BC extended health plans include registered massage therapy. Coverage is usually set in one or more of these ways:
● A dollar amount per visit
● A yearly maximum for massage therapy
● A percentage of each visit, such as 80%
● A limit on the number of visits per year
Some plans ask for a doctor's referral before they pay for massage. Check your plan booklet or insurer's app before your first visit. Coverage applies only when you are treated by a registered massage therapist. Our RMTs, Manny Thind, Katina Brooks, Brent Hodgkinson and Daniel Ma, provide registered massage therapy in Vancouver.
Is a Naturopath Covered by Insurance in Vancouver?
Many extended health plans also cover visits with a naturopathic doctor, usually up to a yearly maximum. Some plans also cover lab tests, IV therapy or supplements, while many do not. Learn more about our naturopathic doctor in Vancouver.
Many plans also cover visits with a registered acupuncturist, such as Moses Ling, R.Ac., at our clinic.
Does MSP Cover Massage or Naturopathic Care in BC?
MSP does not cover regular massage therapy or naturopathic visits for most people. If you are enrolled in MSP Supplementary Benefits, you may receive partial coverage for a limited number of visits each year. Extended health insurance through your work, school or a private plan is the most common way to cover these visits.
Which Insurance Companies Offer Direct Billing in BC?
Insurers that commonly accept electronic claims from BC health clinics include:
● Pacific Blue Cross
● Manulife
● Sun Life
● Canada Life
● Green Shield Canada
● Desjardins
Some plans, often those run by smaller administrators, do not allow direct billing. In that case, we give you an official receipt so you can claim the visit yourself.
How to use Direct Billing at Killarney Therapeutic Health
1. Book your visit: book online or by phone and let us know you want to use insurance.
2. Have your plan details ready: insurer name, group or policy number, member ID, and the plan member's name and date of birth.
3. Confirm your coverage: our team checks whether your plan allows direct billing for your service.
4. Attend your appointment: where direct billing is available, we submit your claim when your treatment ends.
5. Pay any balance: you pay the amount your plan does not cover, by credit card or another accepted method.
Is Massage Covered After a Car Accident or Work Injury?
After a car crash in BC, ICBC may cover massage therapy as part of your recovery. Work injuries may be covered through WorkSafeBC. Bring your claim number to your first visit so your treatment can be billed to the right place.
Health Spending Accounts and Other Ways to Pay
A health spending account (HSA) can pay for massage, naturopathic care and other health services, and may cover amounts your main plan does not. Many plans also let spouses and dependants use the plan member's coverage. We accept private extended health insurance and credit card payments.
Direct Billing Massage Near Me: Killarney, East Vancouver and Burnaby
Killarney Therapeutic Health is at Suite 208, 2609 E 49th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5S 1J9, near Killarney Community Centre. We welcome patients from Killarney, Champlain Heights, Fraserview, Collingwood, Renfrew, South Vancouver and Burnaby. Find directions on our contact page.
Direct Billing and Insurance FAQs
Do I need a doctor's referral to use insurance for massage?
Some plans require one. Check your plan details, and if a referral is needed, ask your family doctor before your first visit.
Can I use direct billing for a naturopath visit?
Many plans allow direct billing for naturopathic visits. Our team confirms your options when you book.
How much does an RMT cost in Vancouver?
Fees depend on the length of your session. You can see current RMT rates and session lengths when you book online.
What happens if my claim is declined?
You pay the visit fee at the clinic, and we give you an official receipt. You can then follow up with your insurer or submit the claim to a second plan.
Can I use my spouse's insurance plan?
Yes, if you are listed as a spouse or dependant on their plan. Bring the plan member's name, date of birth and plan details.
Is massage covered by MSP in BC?
For most people, no. MSP Supplementary Benefits offer partial coverage for a limited number of visits to people who qualify.
Does insurance cover a home visit massage?
Many plans cover treatment by an RMT, wherever it takes place. Our RMTs offer home visits, so check your plan's coverage before you book.
Book a Direct Billing RMT in Vancouver Today
Make the most of your benefits. Book registered massage therapy, naturopathic medicine or acupuncture at Killarney Therapeutic Health, and our team will help you use your coverage.
Call 604.438.9327, email info@killarneyhealth.com, book online or visit our contact page.