In most cases, the answer is absolutely YES.
Louisiana law allows its residents direct access to physical therapy. What does this mean for you? It means a referral or prescription from your physician is not required to get treated here, at Elite Physical Therapy. Direct access provides physical therapy as a first option to get your ache or injury assessed by a Physical Therapist and get treatment started immediately.
These insurance companies DO NOT REQUIRE a physician referral for PT:
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | Vantage Health (not Medicare) |
| Humana | American Specialty Health |
| United Healthcare | Coventry |
| Aetna | Medi-Share |
| Cigna | Web TPA-commercial |
| Blue Cross Federal | AND MANY MORE! |
| Student Assurance Services, Inc |
Insurance providers that *DO REQUIRE a physician referral for PT:
Medicare Medicare Replacements
Worker’s Comp TriWest
*Medicare and a couple other insurance providers require a physician referral for coverage under their benefit.* Early intervention of physical therapy has been shown to eliminate the need for unnecessary medication, surgery or extensive imaging tests – including X-Rays, MRIs, and CT scans. If our team determines you need to see a specialist or your family practitioner, we will refer you to the appropriate healthcare professionals. Seeking physical therapy first ensures that you receive the quality care you need, from the beginning.
