Remedial massage is not the same as a massage performed for relaxation; remedial massage is a type of physiotherapy and a treatment for specific ailments. It can help if you have muscle tension or chronic joint pain. By manipulating and applying pressure to specific muscles and parts of the body, remedial massage can treat carpal tunnel syndrome, back injuries and even headaches.
If you have remedial massage in your extras cover, private health insurers will pay a percentage of your remedial massage costs. This is often paid as a discount per session. Additional costs, such as the cost of purchasing medication, may not be included in your cover.
Remedial massage cover limits are sometimes combined with the maximum benefit for other complementary therapies such as acupuncture. Your insurer will only pay a benefit if you use the services of a recognised practitioner. Practitioners are recognised by insurers if they've completed a diploma in remedial massage.
| Response | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
| Remedial massage | 5.36% | 3.13% |
You can find remedial massage limits as part of extras. Sometimes you get a combined annual limit that includes other natural therapies or treatments.
The following table shows extras cover from Finder partners who offer remedial massage - they all have a 2 month wait period. All prices are based on a single individual with less than $93,000 income and living in Sydney.
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Once you’ve selected a recognised therapist, you will need an initial assessment. An initial assessment details your medical history as well as the reason(s) for the massage therapy so that the masseuse can tailor the treatment to your circumstances.
Medicare does not provide cover for remedial massage. For private cover, remedial massage is a common inclusion in natural or alternative therapy cover. Remedial massage is also a worker’s compensation benefit.
Private insurers may refund you a percentage of the cost of your treatment or they may have a flat fee rebate structure in place.
When choosing a health insurance policy, having access to remedial massages is one of my top priorities. I often get lower back pain and find myself needing a massage almost every two weeks. A 30min back massage does the trick, and after using my health insurance I’ll usually only pay about $15 out of pocket.— Jessica Prasida,publisher
Remedial massage can help relieve muscle and joint pain and soreness. It can help if you’ve suffered an injury, for example from sports, work or a car accident, or if you have an ongoing physical ailment such as back problems. Remedial massage can even help you deal with the discomfort of pregnancy.
The following are just some of the common conditions and injuries that remedial massage therapy can help you with:
You don’t need to be a millionaire to get private cover for ancillary treatments. Insurers include remedial massage in extras policies for less than $13 per month.
These policy terms and conditions are common among insurers and may impact your ability to make a claim on remedial massage therapy:
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