Health Care Spending Accounts

[littledevil]

I know this is a dumb or crazy question, but I was wondering if anyone has thought about using their health care spending accounts on "massage" places. I know some places take credit cards and all, but I know, I know, it's too risky. But just a thought.

[Mokoa]

Don't think that will fly.

[Likinikki]

As long as they have licensed medical massage therapists...that may work.

[Love Your Zoo]

I'm pretty sure you need a prescription to use your health care spending account for a massage, and a receipt. Geez my insurance questions everything, used it at a doctor's office for $6 for a flu shot, they needed a receipt, what can you pay for at a Doctor's office that shouldn't be covered?

[Ramos]

With Humanna It comes under the Alternative Medicine heading
The massage provider has to be licensed and has to be on their list of
of providers
http://humana.wholehealthmd.com/Huma...ctitioner.aspx
They don't cover the whole thing. You just get a 30 % discount.
No doctor referral needed. Unlimited visitis

[thatdude210]

In addition to facts already given, keep in mind that in order for a massage parlor to collect from an insurance agency they must put in many man hours. Considering these places half the time don't even accept credit cards, I doubt they would be willing to fill out the paperwork and put in the footwork required to collect from insurance companies.

[40F Cougar]

Check with your flex spending or health care spending provider to see what is covered and you will need a legitimate receipt to send in. I'm sure if it is covered you would need to see a licensed CMT or maybe other alternative healer like acupuncturist or chiropractor for the massage? Just saying....