Yes, the NYSHIP Empire Plan does cover massage therapy as part of its comprehensive benefits for various medical treatments.
Understanding NYSHIP Empire Plan Coverage
The NYSHIP Empire Plan is designed to assist beneficiaries with a wide range of healthcare expenses, ensuring access to essential services and treatments critical for maintaining health and wellness. This plan encompasses a broad spectrum of medical care.
Key areas covered by the Empire Plan include:
- Covered Hospital Services: This includes expenses related to inpatient stays, facility fees, and other services provided during a hospital visit.
- Physicians' Bills: Reimbursement for consultations, treatments, and procedures performed by medical doctors.
- Prescription Drugs: Coverage for prescribed medications, helping to manage pharmaceutical costs.
- Various Other Medical Treatments, Notably Massage Therapy: Beyond standard hospital and physician services, the plan extends its benefits to a range of other medically recognized treatments. This explicitly includes massage therapy, indicating its coverage when deemed appropriate and necessary.
This comprehensive approach means that if massage therapy is part of a prescribed treatment plan, it can be covered under your NYSHIP Empire Plan benefits.
