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Massage therapists and WorkSafeBC

WorkSafeBC recognizes massage as a valid form of therapy for injured workers suffering from certain types of work-related injuries. Qualified therapists recognized by the College of Massage Therapists of BC are permitted to treat injured workers, as outlined in the memorandum of agreement between the association and WorkSafeBC. Be aware that treatment is limited to active therapy and massage only.

A Memorandum of Agreement for Massage Therapy Services exists for all Registered Massage Therapists wishing to treat WorkSafeBC injured workers. Massage Therapists are not required to sign this Agreement. All Massage Therapists providing treatment to injured workers are deemed to have accepted the terms of the Massage Therapy Services Memorandum of Agreement, regardless of their status with the Massage Therapy Association of BC. Massage Therapists not wishing to accept the terms of the Agreement should not provide treatment to injured workers.

Referral process

Before an injured worker can see a massage therapist, a referral must be obtained from the worker's doctor.

Extended treatment

Treatment over five weeks in duration requires approval from the worker's case manager.

Fee schedule

To bill WorkSafeBC for your services, include only those fee items outlined in Schedule B of the Agreement.

Concurrent treatment

Generally, injured workers should receive treatment from only one medical or rehabilitation service provider at a time. This means that workers who are receiving massage therapy should not be receiving physiotherapy and/or other types of treatment at the same time. For more information, see Section 72.00 in Chapter 10 (PDF 180kb) of the Rehabilitation Services and Claims Manual.

Invoice codes

WorkSafeBC has adopted a subset of the Canadian Standard Association (CSA) injury codes. This is important for case management and early intervention. Use these codes in your Treatment Report.

 

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