Medicare coverage
Does Medicare Cover Massage Therapy?
No. Medicare doesn't cover massage therapy.
No
Source: Medicare.gov, Massage therapy, checked October 23, 2026.
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Coverage at a glance
- Covered?
- No
- Which part
- Medicare.gov does not name one part for this item
- What you pay
- You pay all costs.
- Medicare.gov page
- Massage therapy
Coverage details
Extra benefits from MA Plans Some Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C) offer extra benefits that Original Medicare doesn’t cover, like vision, hearing, or dental. Contact the plan for more information.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Costs
You pay all costs for non-covered services, including massage therapy.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
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Questions
Does Medicare Cover Massage Therapy?
No. Medicare doesn't cover massage therapy.
How much do you pay for Massage Therapy with Medicare?
Per Medicare.gov: You pay all costs.
Does a Medicare Advantage plan cover Massage Therapy?
Medicare Advantage plans must cover what Original Medicare covers and some offer extra benefits. Check the plan's Evidence of Coverage. Rivvi does not recommend plans.
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Does Medicare Cover Massage Therapy?
No. Medicare doesn't cover massage therapy.
Checked against Medicare.gov 2026-10-23. Source: Rivvi