81-12-HQA

Control Number: 81-12

Subject: Physiotherapy

References:Amended 1950 & 1974 Benefit Plans & Trusts,
Article III, Section A (2) (e)

Question:

Under Article III A (2) (e) of the Plan, benefits are provided for physiotherapy treatment, if such treatments are prescribed and supervised by a physician. Does this mean that the therapy must be directly supervised by a physician?

Answer:

No. The original treatment plan for physiotherapy must be prescribed by a physician and, thereafter, supervised by him/her. Supervision does not require the actual presence of the physician during the administration of the therapy.