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Tips to help you understand health insurance.

Most insurance policies cover physical therapy services when provided by a licensed physical therapist or a licensed physical therapist assistant being supervised by a physical therapist.

Physical therapists who are members of the American Physical Therapy Association pledge to comply with the Association's Code of Ethics and Guide for Professional Conduct. APTA members maintain and promote high standards of care.

Information to help you understand the costs and insurance coverage for physical therapy is provided below.

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Understand Access to and Payment for Physical Therapy Services

Mar 30, 2022

When a problem limits your movement or physical activity, it's important to know how to access treatment by a physical therapist. It is also helpful to

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Understanding Health Insurance Terms

Jun 15, 2021

Finding your way through health insurance benefits can be a challenge. It is important to know the meaning of terms that insurance companies use. And it

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Physical Therapy and Your Insurance

Jun 1, 2021

The best way to take care of your health is to take an active role in your own health care. To do this, you need to know about your options and your rights

Appealing an Insurance Denial

Source: Kaiser Health News A Kaiser Health News article about the potential benefits of appealing an insurance denial.

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How Medicare Determines Payment For Therapy in Nursing Homes or Home Health Care

Apr 18, 2024

If you receive physical or other therapy services through a nursing home or home health agency, you should know your rights. You also should know about

Estimating Medical Service Costs

Source: Fair Health Fair Health offers an online tool that allows you to look up the estimated costs of medical services in your area based on CPT codes

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TRICARE Low Back Pain Demonstration

Oct 19, 2020

TRICARE, used throughout the U.S. military, is offering a program that waives cost-sharing for up to three physical therapy visits for people with low