hey peeps
i've had 3 people today ask if im Bupa registered, which im not:( and so lost the bookings
is it possible for us SMP to get registered with these health/insurance type companies, and if it is pos how do we get registered
Currently BUPA will not pay for treatments which are given by professionals not regulated by the Health Professions Council (HPC). There are some instances where they will pay if for example a sports massage a is given on the recommendation of a physio--your costs will then be added to the physios invoice and you will claim from the physio when he/she is paid. Many health insurers' policies also have an allowance for complementary therapies-these are capped at a specific annual amount. So it is worth asking your client to check their policy. Some PAs have specific arrangements with Private Health insurers e.g. PruHealth with the SMA and I believe HealthShield with STO.
CNHC registration may mean that private health insurers look favourably on registrants at some time in the future.
we SM are always at the back on the que :banghead:
i just had a quick look at who can be HPC registered and saw this
[url]Arts therapists[/url]
An art, music or drama therapist encourages people to express their feelings and emotions through art, such as painting and drawing, music or drama.
such a valued service to the health and welbeing of people:rolleyes: if the HPC can regsiter these types of therapists then why on earth are we not on the list, the world is backward, and as mentioned on other posts we SM/ST provide a level service with physio's. i had a client today who gets treatment from the england rugby physio and the physio has told my client they should have a sports massage as would benefit them, and thats why he was on my couch today.
why o why are we not seen as a valued service health care provider by bupa and alike
Bupa customers cannot 'self-refer' - they must be referred to a recognised 'Provider' via their private consultant. Also, they have a limited remit as to which comp therapy they will cover, plus, comp therapy allowances are sometimes topped (around £500 per annum) and some of their customers opt out of that particular form of coverage.
I know an increasing number of STs that are registered with private health insurers, and this has been based on them sending their CV and qualifications, plus recommendation from clients. It is usually on a 'hush hush' basis, and so I wont mention the companies, as I dont want to spoil things, so I would advise your clients to contact their health insurers, with your details and see what they say.
I got my BUPA provider number (80003145) in 1994 straight after completing a Premier Diploma course
I just asked and they gave it to me :rolleyes:
Maybe things have change a bit now though
Never used it (too much hassle), but BUPA approved looked good on marketing materials (and it seemed to work too!)
ps
"Currently BUPA will not pay for treatments which are given by professionals not regulated by the Health Professions Council (HPC)."
Does that include Osteopaths and Chiros?