Bill > HB1093

This bill amends Washington state's medical assistance laws to add coverage for massage therapy under Medicaid, effective January 1, 2027. Specifically, the bill requires the state health authority to provide coverage for massage therapy performed by a licensed massage therapist when certain conditions are met: the therapy must be medically necessary as a non-pharmaceutical alternative for pain treatment or management, and must be prescribed with a referral from an authorized healthcare provider who can order or refer medical services. This provision is part of a broader statute defining medical assistance services, which already includes various healthcare treatments and supports. The bill aims to expand treatment options for patients by recognizing massage therapy as a potential medical intervention for pain management, while ensuring that such treatments are professionally administered and medically recommended.

Health and Social Services

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1093&Year=2025&Initiative=false