If you’re a New York State employee or retiree, you may have NYSHIP (Empire Plan) coverage. NYSHIP provides benefits for medically necessary therapeutic massage when related to pain, injury, or illness. Coverage and reimbursement vary by individual plan.

NYSHIP covers therapeutic medical massage for conditions involving pain, injury, or disease when medically necessary.

• Use your FSA funds before they expire.

• Keep all receipts and documentation for reimbursement.

Massage therapy can be a qualified medical expense under many FSA and HSA plans, making it easier to support your health while using your benefits wisely.

What to Know:
• Check Your Plan: Not all FSA/HSA accounts automatically cover massage therapy. Confirm details
with your HR department or insurer.
• Doctor’s Prescription: Most plans require a prescription stating massage therapy is medically
necessary.

• NYSHIP (Empire Plan)
• Certain Aetna Plans
• Certain Blue Cross/ Blue Shield Plans
• Other Major Plans that include Massage Therapy with Out of Network Benefits

When your appointment is reserved, you will receive:
• Confirmation Email
• Link to Massage Intake Form.
Please complete and submit both forms prior to your appointment.

Please note: A Prescription is required prior to the initial visit. Our Medical Team may set up your initial evaluation or contact your Medical Provider.

For additional questions, visit our Contact page.

We require a Prescription for Medical Massage.

• Written diagnosis with Diagnosis codes
• Prescribed treatment listed specifically as Medical Massage (not Physical Therapy)
• Date the prescription was written (Prior to initial treatment)
• Recommended frequency and duration of treatment
• Prescribing provider’s name, phone number, address, and credentials

Learn more about our Massage Therapy services.