Understanding the Referral Process
Washington state allows individuals to refer themselves to physical therapy, however many health insurance plans will only cover physical therapy services when the process includes a referral or prescription for physical therapy from an approved health care practitioner. These practitioners include medical doctors, chiropractors, physicians assistants, nurse practitioners, naturopathic physicians and podiatrists. We accept Regence Blue Shield, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, DSHS, First Choice, Aetna, United Healthcare, Uniform Medical, Cigna, Labor and Industries and all Workers Compensation carriers. If you have health insurance you may contact your provider to determine the requirements of your benefits and whether or not you need a prescription to have the services covered.
If your insurance requires a prescription, contact us once you have obtained one from your health care practitioner by calling us at 206 322 2842 or click here to request an appointment online.
If you do not need a prescription or do not have insurance and would like to self refer in a self payment situation please call us here at 206 322 2842 or click here to request an appointment online. Please ask about our self payment arrangements. |
