Use Your Extended Healthcare Benefits
As we round the corner to the end of the year, you may be starting to consider if you are fully utilizing your extended healthcare benefits. Many people overlook valuable services covered under their plan and you may be surprised at what is available for you.
At Panorama Wellness Group, we offer a range of wellness and counseling services that may be eligible for coverage. One of the advantages of working with someone here is that we are all working from a similar, trauma-informed approach, and can work as a team to support you in your pursuit of health.
Here’s how you can take advantage of your extended healthcare benefits coverage.
Determine What Services Can You Access
Many extended health plans cover services like counseling, massage therapy, acupuncture, and holistic nutrition counselling. However, it’s crucial to check your specific plan to understand what’s covered.
For counseling, ensure you’re selecting providers with the right credentials—such as Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC), Canadian Certified Counsellors (CCC), or Registered Social Workers (RSW)—as these are often covered.
Holistic health services, such as nutrition counselling, are also increasingly covered. A holistic nutritionist can help you create sustainable, long-term health plans tailored to your lifestyle, addressing concerns like low energy, stress, or weight management.
Registered Massage Therapy and Acupuncture are also services that are typically standard benefits covered by extended healthcare plans.
Maximize Your Benefits
Understand Your Coverage: Check with your insurance provider about the specific services, designations of practitioners, and annual limits. For example, some plans cover only a specific number of sessions or have a financial cap.
Submit Proper Documentation: If you are looking for direct billing, contact our Intake Coordinator and provide your insurance provider information so that we can confirm if we are allowed to do direct billing and for what service. If you are submitting to your plan for reimbursement, we are happy to provide you with complete receipts from your healthcare provider, including essential details like the practitioner’s designation and registration number.
Optimize for Your Needs: Explore wellness packages, such as nutrition coaching packages that span several sessions. These can help you make lasting changes and often come at a reduced cost compared to individual sessions.
Make sure that you discuss your needs with your practitioner so that you can create a plan together for an appropriate amount of time and sessions for you to reach your goals. This can be an estimate to start, because our bodies, minds and emotions tend to take their own time in healing, but it can give you a good idea of what your benefits will cover in your pursuit of health.
Invest in Yourself
Think of these services not as an expense, but as an investment in your long-term health and well-being. Whether it's mental health counselling, massage therapy, acupuncture or nutritional support, taking advantage of these benefits can make a significant difference in your quality of life.
We have a variety of therapists available at both our Langley and Surrey offices to meet your unique needs for health. Reach out today and together we can start your journey towards healing.