Health Care Coverage
No referral is required to visit a chiropractor. Manitobans have the right to choose a chiropractor without referral from a family physician.
Manitoba Health (MHSC)
Manitoba Health provides partial coverage for the cost of chiropractic services. In particular it covers the costs for the chiropractic adjustment only. This coverage does not include the examination, re-examination, x-rays, consultation, general information on exercises or nutrition, or modalities used to support the chiropractic adjustment.
Private and Group Insurance
Private insurance company policies have different levels of chiropractic benefits that may require pre-authorization or may provide coverage based on a percentage of costs. These policy benefits need to be investigated by the policyholder. Some insurance companies, like Blue Cross, will allow us to bill direct chiropractic services.
Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI)
In Manitoba, chiropractic care is fully covered without a referral for individuals injured in a motor vehicle collision. Early diagnosis and treatment of whiplash, back, headaches, extremities, or jaw symptoms can lead to quicker recovery. Individuals may report a claim by phoning the MPI Bodily Injury Claim Centre at (204) 985-7000 to receive a Bodily Injury Claim Number. Inform the MPI service representative that you are seeing a chiropractor for care.
Workers Compensation Board (WCB)
The Worker’s Compensation Act gives the workers of Manitoba the right to choose chiropractic care for injuries that are incurred while on the job. There is full coverage without a referral for the chiropractic examination, x-rays, treatment, authorized supportive devices and required reporting by the healthcare provider. Claims may be reported to the WCB CompLink Claims Centre at (204) 954-4100 or 1-800- 362-3340. Inform the representative that you are seeking chiropractic care.
Department of Veterans Affairs (D.V.A.)
No referral is required for qualified veterans to obtain chiropractic care. Our office will assist in verifying the level of coverage available.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (R.C.M.P.)
RCMP employees are fully covered for chiropractic care.
Social Assistance
Recipients of Manitoba Social Services have access to extended coverage once M.H.S.C. coverage of 12 visits in one calendar year have been exhausted. Pre- authorization is required for all chiropractic services, prescription supports and appliances.
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