Massachusetts: Department defines use of massage therapy

The Department of Industrial Accidents clarified the use of massage therapy in the treatment of injured workers in hospital settings as well as outpatient settings.

Massage not performed in conjunction with a covered procedure is not considered a medical service subject to utilization review regulations. The guidelines do not recognize massage therapy as a stand-alone treatment for injured workers. Payment for treatment provided by massage therapists is at the discretion of the insurer or self-insurer.

Read more at the WorkersComp Forum homepage.

Washington: DLI looks to establish medical provider network (09/10/12)
New York: Temporary insurance rule in effect (11/07/11)
Washington: Safety and health grants program rules allow for funding (03/05/12)
Oregon: Division sets claims processing administrative cost factor (01/30/12)
Alaska: Amendments would tweak medical benefits rules (09/29/11)

July 25, 2011

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