What type of insurance does a self employed massage professional need?

Massage therapists typically need professional and general liability insurance, at a minimum.

Does Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida cover massage therapy?

Take advantage of our Healthy AlternativesSM program*, a comple – mentary health care discount program provided by American Specialty Health Networks (ASH Networks). With Healthy Alternatives you can receive discounts of up to 25% off services provided by chiropractors, massage therapists and acupuncturists.

Are massage therapists considered health care workers in Florida?

Massage therapists and massage establishments licensed under Chapter 480, Florida Statutes, are health care practitioners as defined in Section 456.001(4), Florida Statutes. Massage performed by a licensed massage therapist is a health care service.

What is massage therapy malpractice insurance?

Public liability and professional indemnity insurance (also known as professional malpractice insurance) offers comprehensive protection against the cost of defending your business against allegations of professional negligence (such as providing poor treatment to a client) and if unsuccessful, the cost of damages …

Why is it important to have insurance as a massage therapist?

Yes, masseuses need insurance to protect them against situations such as accidental injury to clients or other third parties or damage to their property (public liability insurance) or injury to a client as a result of advice or a treatment (treatment liability insurance/professional liability).

Can massage therapists bill insurance Florida?

Massage and bodywork therapies are often covered by insurance in the state of Florida. This includes major medical (e.g. Blue Cross) and job-related injury (Worker’s Compensation).

What is the difference between medical massage and massage therapy?

Medical massage therapist vs. The work of a medical massage therapist differs from that of a general massage therapist. Medical massage therapists have advanced training and experience that allows them to provide care focused on healing injuries, improving function, or increasing circulation.

Which state has the most massage therapists?

California
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for Massage Therapists are provided….Geographic profile for Massage Therapists:

State California
Employment (1) 9,880
Employment per thousand jobs 0.60
Location quotient (9) 1.04
Hourly mean wage $ 25.94

Do I need insurance to give massages?

What is sports massage safeguarding?

Massage therapy is the giving and receiving of touch for healing. This is a powerful indeed intimate modality and could, in the wrong hands, be open to abuse. Given these sensitivities, BCMB places the highest importance on safe professional practice.