Belle
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Post by Belle on Oct 19, 2019 18:23:28 GMT
I have an appt for a massage next week. The massage is thru an approved provider through my insurance. My doctor has written me a referral. Do I still tip in this situation?
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Post by kiera on Oct 19, 2019 18:26:57 GMT
My ex is a massage therapist. He was (well, still is, I just don't talk to him anymore) very appreciative when he received tips and most of his clients tip him in cash after the session. However, if you're unsure, you could call the office and ask the receptionist if it's a common practice there.
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Post by freecharlie on Oct 19, 2019 19:17:24 GMT
Is insurance paying the full amount?
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Post by librarylady on Oct 19, 2019 19:28:13 GMT
I'd compare this to an Xray technician getting a tip. Since, in this case, it is a medical procedure, I would not think that a tip is necessary nor expected.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2019 23:20:17 GMT
No.
Massage therapists earn a wage or set their fees. They get paid to do their job.
I feel this way about the hair stylist, she sets her fees...if she wants more money, then increase those fees. People will still come to see her.
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Post by Belle on Oct 20, 2019 0:08:03 GMT
Is insurance paying the full amount? According to her my insurance would not be paying the full amount. She mentioned on the phone she will not be taking my insurance starting next year because they only pay $59 and she charges her non insurance customers $79. Then she went on to say that she doesn’t do massage for the money and she had a cancellation and could fit me in. She also asked me to pay in full upfront and then said she would reimburse once my insurance paid her. She was listed on my insurance website as an approved provider so I’m not sure why the insurance company wouldn’t pay her for her services. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2019 6:54:35 GMT
Is insurance paying the full amount? According to her my insurance would not be paying the full amount. She mentioned on the phone she will not be taking my insurance starting next year because they only pay $59 and she charges her non insurance customers $79. Then she went on to say that she doesn’t do massage for the money and she had a cancellation and could fit me in. She also asked me to pay in full upfront and then said she would reimburse once my insurance paid her. She was listed on my insurance website as an approved provider so I’m not sure why the insurance company wouldn’t pay her for her services. Care providers contract with insurance companies once a year. Sounds like she upped her prices after agreeing to take their payment. If I was asked to pay in full up front I would most certainly not be tipping. To me it is the same as tipping the x-ray tech for doing xrays. |
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Post by manda on Oct 20, 2019 14:56:05 GMT
Is insurance paying the full amount? According to her my insurance would not be paying the full amount. She mentioned on the phone she will not be taking my insurance starting next year because they only pay $59 and she charges her non insurance customers $79. Then she went on to say that she doesn’t do massage for the money and she had a cancellation and could fit me in. She also asked me to pay in full upfront and then said she would reimburse once my insurance paid her. She was listed on my insurance website as an approved provider so I’m not sure why the insurance company wouldn’t pay her for her services. If she has a contract agreement with your insurance company, she cannot bill you more and should be filing the claim direct from them. Red flags. I wouldn’t see this person and would go elsewhere. I would likely report her to the insurance company as well. |
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Post by seaexplore on Oct 20, 2019 15:02:11 GMT
According to her my insurance would not be paying the full amount. She mentioned on the phone she will not be taking my insurance starting next year because they only pay $59 and she charges her non insurance customers $79. Then she went on to say that she doesn’t do massage for the money and she had a cancellation and could fit me in. She also asked me to pay in full upfront and then said she would reimburse once my insurance paid her. She was listed on my insurance website as an approved provider so I’m not sure why the insurance company wouldn’t pay her for her services. If she has a contract agreement with your insurance company, she cannot bill you more and should be filing the claim direct from them. Red flags. I wouldn’t see this person and would go elsewhere. I would likely report her to the insurance company as well.  |
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Post by summer on Oct 20, 2019 15:09:01 GMT
No you don’t tip for medical massage. My sister went for medical massages for many months after a car accident, insurance paid and they told her they do not accept tips for medical massages. Now that she’s better she continues to go for relaxation massages and she tips for those.
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Post by peabay on Oct 20, 2019 15:11:17 GMT
Is insurance paying the full amount? According to her my insurance would not be paying the full amount. She mentioned on the phone she will not be taking my insurance starting next year because they only pay $59 and she charges her non insurance customers $79. Then she went on to say that she doesn’t do massage for the money and she had a cancellation and could fit me in. She also asked me to pay in full upfront and then said she would reimburse once my insurance paid her. She was listed on my insurance website as an approved provider so I’m not sure why the insurance company wouldn’t pay her for her services. Sure sounds like she does massage for the money. |
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