12
Acupuncture
Pre-approved sessions
12
RMT
(Registered Massage Therapy)
Pre-approved sessions
12
Kinesiology
Pre-approved sessions
25
Chiro
Pre-approved sessions
12
Physiotherapy
Pre-approved sessions
Our team can help with treatments to aid in your recovery and rehabilitation.
If you believe you may want to seek treatment, do not delay. For the first 12 weeks after the accident, ICBC has pre-approved treatments.
If it's been more than 12 weeks ICBC may require a doctor’s referral notes but often treatment options are approved.
Contact us and we can help you find out.
Yaletown Wellness is a registered ICBC provider and participates in the auto injury program.
Clients who have been in an accident are automatically approved for treatments within the first 12 weeks after the accident.
Not sure if you are covered?
Don't worry we just need your claim number and we will contact your ICBC adjuster to confirm if you are eligible!
Other Terms and Conditions:
If a longer massage or acupuncture session is desired, you may pay pay a small user fee to upgrade to a longer session. This means ICBC pays a portion of your treatment cost up front and you pay the user fee to the clinic directly at time of treatment.
If your claim is not immediately approved by ICBC, we will contact you to work with you on getting an extension from ICBC.
If you have questions or you are not sure of your coverage, please call us at 604.633.0998, send us an email or text us at 604.229.4820.
ICBC FAQS
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Q: WHY HAVE ACUPUNCTURE AS AN OPTION FOR YOUR RECOVERY PERIOD?
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Q: WHY HAVE ACUPUNCTURE AS AN OPTION FOR YOUR RECOVERY PERIOD?
A: There are a wide range of conditions that can cause pain, but through a precision treatment regiment, acupuncture can help you find relief from your aches through natural means – without medication or drugs.
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Q: WHAT IS THE COST OF ACUPUNCTURE?
Q: WHAT IS THE COST OF ACUPUNCTURE?
A: There is no cost to you when you have an active ICBC claim and remaining acupuncture or RMT sessions. ICBC covers $107 for initial treatment and $90 for subsequent treatment.
Q: HOW MANY ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?
Q: HOW MANY ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?
A: ICBC clients who have been in a car accident in the 12 week period from April 1,2019 are automatically pre-authorized 12 acupuncture. To get a better prediction of how many sessions you might need, you can participate in several treatments in order to determine how you’re responding to the therapy.
Q: HOW LONG IS THE ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT?
Q: HOW LONG IS THE ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT?
A: The initial visit with acupuncture treatment including an assessment is 45 minutes. The subsequent visit is 35 minutes.
Q: WHAT IS THE COST OF MASSAGE THERAPY?
Q: WHAT IS THE COST OF MASSAGE THERAPY?
A: ICBC covers $109 for initial appointment and $82 for subsequent visit. Additional costs depend on the length of treatments.
Q: I HAVE AN ICBC CLAIM. WHAT IS COVERED?
Q: I HAVE AN ICBC CLAIM. WHAT IS COVERED?
A: If it has been more than 12 weeks since your accident, we will need to confirm with your adjuster first. Please contact us with your adjusters contact info. We can help you to get approved.
Q: DO I NEED A DOCTOR'S NOTE TO RECEIVE TREATMENT?
Q: DO I NEED A DOCTOR'S NOTE TO RECEIVE TREATMENT?
A: Yes. You will need a doctor’s referral for massage therapy.
Q: WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO MY FIRST APPOINTMENT?
Q: WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO MY FIRST APPOINTMENT?
A: Your ICBC claim, date of injury, and adjusters contact information. If you would like to receive treatment in addition to what ICBC covers, bring your preferred method of payment. (we accept Visa, MasterCard, Debit, and Cash)
Q: WHY CHOOSE RMT'S FOR YOU MVA CLAIM?
Q: WHY CHOOSE RMT'S FOR YOU MVA CLAIM?
A: Massage Therapists today use their knowledge of physiology and anatomy to combine traditional Swedish and modern massage therapy techniques with other therapies to treat their clients. This includes sports training, injury prevention, ongoing stress management, and more! Together, you and your therapist will develop a treatment plan based on your needs.
