The number one reason an insurance company provides any benefit is that it saves them money. Of course, benefits must be proven to be effective as well. For example, many insurers began covering fitness programs because they’re cheaper than treating heart disease and diabetes. That wasn’t just a guess, though. Studies prove that people who exercise regularly are typically healthier and suffer from fewer chronic illnesses than people who don’t.
Medical insurers would not cover chiropractic care if it had not been proven effective in treating a variety of musculoskeletal issues. Your insurance company may cover the following chiropractic services:
- Back pain
- Chronic pain management
- Neck pain
- Spinal manipulation to treat a subluxation
Most insurance will also cover x-rays to help diagnose your issue.
Manual manipulation of the spine to treat low back pain is the most commonly covered chiropractic treatment. For particular information about the benefits covered by your plan, please refer to your health insurance policy. Or, call our office and we’ll work with you and your insurer to verify your chiropractic coverage.