getting registered with bupa etc..

[dgerquvhibyilkeff]

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

 

[Mallie]

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.

 

[BiancaC]

we SM are always at the back on the que
i just had a quick look at who can be HPC registered and saw this

Arts therapists
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 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

 

[Let it be]

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.

 

[3rdXCharm]

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

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?