
07/21/2025
Dear H&B Community,
We want to let you know of significant upcoming changes in Providence Health Plans coverage of your massage services here at H&B Bodyworks.
Effective September 1st, 2025, Providence Health Care will be transferring the management of their alternative medicine benefits including chiropractic care, acupuncture, naturopathic medicine and massage therapy to American Specialty Health.
American Specialty Health will be limiting sessions to 60 minutes and require medical necessity for treatment and prior authorization for services.
Essentially, American Specialty Health will only pay claims that are the result of an injury or illness. Your sessions will need to be focused on the restoration of functioning following that injury or illness. They will be requiring prior authorizations, increased documentation and all treatment is subject to review every 5th session.
H&B Bodyworks will remain empaneled with Providence Health and American Specialty Health. However, we will only be submitting claims that are the result of an injury or illness. We will be requiring clients to pay for their sessions upfront and they will be reimbursed once we receive payment from American Specialty Health.
Preventative massages focused on stress reduction, relaxation and the maintenance of your holistic well-being will no longer be covered by your insurance and will need to be paid for by the client at the time of service.
We are deeply discouraged that Providence and American Specialty Health are taking this position in regard to massage therapy. We understand the value in preventative massage therapy and enjoy supporting all of our clients in their efforts to maintain their wellbeing.
Thank you for being part of our H&B Bodyworks community and we will continue to be here to help you take care of you!
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