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• Using Nonparticipating Providers for Physical or Occupational Therapy

  If you're currently seeing a provider outside Hawaii or a nonparticipating provider for therapy services, ask the provider to submit a precertification request for any services.

• Submitting a Precertification Request

  Learn the steps you need to take to submit a precertification request by yourself or through a provider.

• Services Your Plan Doesn't Cover

  Our benefits are designed to keep you safe, promote correct use of services, and keep health care costs down.

• Services that are Reconstructive, Corrective, or Cosmetic

  Reconstructive or corrective services are a benefit of your plan when they're required to restore, reconstruct, or correct a bodily function that was lost, impaired, or damaged due to an illness or injury.

• Prior Approval For Medical Services (Precertification)

  For some services, you or your physician must get approval from HMSA to make sure the services meet our payment guidelines.

• Services Involving New Technology

  HMSA requires precertification for any treatment involving new technology. The service won't be covered if your treatment doesn't meet HMSA's payment guidelines.

• Screening and Diagnostic Tests

  HMSA plans cover a variety of tests that can fall under one of two categories: screening or diagnostic. The reason you are taking a test determines the category.

• Physical and Occupational Therapy FAQs

  HMSA covers short-term physical and occupational therapy that's been diagnosed and ordered by a physician, physician's assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse.

• Physical and Occupational Therapy Benefits

  Physical therapy treats disease or injury using therapeutic exercises and other interventions to restore range of motion, improve posture and strength, and more.

• Medical Evacuation

  The UH/Chaminade Student Plan is the only HMSA plan that includes medical evacuation benefits that can get you home from outside the U.S.

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