Understanding Insurance Coverage for Physical Therapy

Posted on November 1, 2018 by Leisa Faler

Trying to understand how physical therapy is covered by your insurance can be confusing at best and infuriating at worst. In this article you’ll learn insurance terms and the most common ways physical therapy is covered.

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