Direct Access
Did you know every state has laws in place to allow people to see a therapist for an evaluation and some form of treatment without a physician referral? These direct access benefits alleviate unnecessary delays in recovery for people who would benefit from treatment by a therapist. Delays in care result in higher costs with copays to different physicians, decreased outcomes, and frustration for patients seeking physical, occupational, or speech therapy treatment.
Learn more about your state's specific regulations on what services are covered and for how long.
Direct Access Benefits by State
You can see a physical therapist for up to 30 days without a referral and still use your insurance!
The Fine Print:
- A referral is still required for federal insurance plans such as Tricare, Medicare, and Medicaid.
- If the patient’s condition is outside scope of physical therapy, the patient must consult a physician.
- If treatment is required beyond 30 days for a condition not previously assessed by a physician, the therapist needs a physician who is familiar with the patient's condition to review and sign the plan.
- Direct access cannot be provided in hospitals and surgical centers.
You can see a physical therapist without a referral and still use your insurance!
The Fine Print:
- A referral is still required for federal insurance plans such as Tricare, Medicare, and Medicaid.
You can see a physical therapist for without a referral and still use your insurance!
The Fine Print:
- A referral is still required for federal insurance plans such as Tricare, Medicare, and Medicaid.
- If the patient’s condition is outside scope of physical therapy, the patient must consult a physician.
You can see a physical therapist for without a referral and still use your insurance!
The Fine Print:
- A referral is still required for federal insurance plans such as Tricare, Medicare, and Medicaid.
- If the patient’s condition is outside scope of physical therapy, the patient must consult a physician.
You can see a physical therapist for up to 30 days without a referral and still use your insurance!
The Fine Print:
- A referral is still required for federal insurance plans such as Tricare, Medicare, and Medicaid.
- If the patient’s condition is outside scope of physical therapy, the patient must consult a physician.
- If treatment is required beyond 30 days for a condition not previously assessed by a physician, the therapist needs a physician who is familiar with the patient's condition to review and sign the plan.
You can see a physical therapist for up to 30 days without a referral and still use your insurance!
The Fine Print:
- A referral is still required for federal insurance plans such as Tricare, Medicare, and Medicaid. It is also required for Worker's Compensation cases.
You can see a physical therapist for 30 days without a referral and still use your insurance!
The Fine Print:
- A referral is still required for federal insurance plans such as Tricare, Medicare, and Medicaid.
- If the patient’s condition is outside scope of physical therapy, the patient must consult a physician.
- The therapist is not allowed to treat patients with an acute cardiac or acute pulmonary condition unless the physical therapist has consulted with the person's licensed physician, dentist or podiatrist regarding the person's condition.
- If treatment is required beyond 30 days for a condition not previously assessed by a physician, the therapist needs a physician who is familiar with the patient's condition to review and sign the plan.
You can see a physical therapist for without a referral for up to 15 days and still use your insurance!
The Fine Print:
- A referral is still required for federal insurance plans such as Tricare, Medicare, and Medicaid.
- If the patient’s condition is outside scope of physical therapy, the patient must consult a physician.
You can see a physical therapist for without a referral and still use your insurance!
The Fine Print:
- A referral is still required for federal insurance plans such as Tricare, Medicare, and Medicaid.
- If the patient’s condition is outside scope of physical therapy, the patient must consult a physician.
You can see a physical therapist for without a referral and still use your insurance!
The Fine Print:
- A referral is still required for federal insurance plans such as Tricare, Medicare, and Medicaid.
- If the patient’s condition is outside scope of physical therapy, the patient must consult a physician.
No Physician Referral Needed
See us first without paying an extra copay just to get a referral.
Insurance Reimbursement
Over 90% of insurance companies cover Direct Access treatments.
Faster Relief
Get evaluated and treated without expensive diagnostic testing and unnecessary appointments.
