PRIVATE PAY THERAPY SERVICES
Private pay therapy services are paid for directly by the patient or their family, rather than being covered by a third-party payer such as health insurance or government healthcare programs. It is not available for people who have Medicare due to Medicare payer rules.
WHY CHOOSE PRIVATE PAY?
There are several reasons why someone might choose private pay physical therapy, such as lack of coverage, high deductibles or copays, or flexibility in provider choice.
WHEN IS IT APPROPRIATE?
Private pay therapy can be used in many different ways. It can be used as an alternative to or in conjunction with insurance-based services, continuation of services after insurance benefits have been exhausted, or as a check-in or maintenance method for regular intervals. It can be useful in identifying and working with an injury or issue that may or may not require medical intervention by your doctor.
WHAT IS THE COST?
Costs vary whether the services are done in the client’s home or at one of our partner facilities.
- Initial Evaluation: $250
- Cost Per Visit: $100
- Massage Therapy:
- $80/60 minutes
- $110/90 minutes
- Lymphedema Massage: $100/45 minutes
Currently our service region is the Marquette / Negaunee / Ishpeming corridor.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES / DISADVANTAGES TO PRIVATE PAY?
You control your health care at a set cost. At your initial visit, you and your provider set-up a plan of treatment that you follow for maximum benefit. This plan can be very comprehensive as the provider does not have to make it ‘fit’ into insurance parameters. Treatment can be in locations such as outdoors, during an activity in home or at a partner facility. This plan can be short- or long-term depending on the patient’s goals. You also control the privacy of your records and whether or not the information is shared outside of the service.
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