Question 1

Do I need to see my doctor before starting PT?

Accepted Answer

No. As of 2014, Michigan has direct access for physical therapy, meaning you can be seen by a physical therapist for an initial evaluation without needing a referral from a physician. However, in order to provide you with holistic care your initial evaluation and plan of care will be sent to your primary care physician  and/or specialist for their review. Most often they will provide a prescription for physical therapy.

Question 2

What is direct access PT?

Accepted Answer

Public Act 260 of 2014 states that Physical Therapists (PT) and Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA)  can provide direct access physical therapy to patients without a referral/prescription. The law allows patients to receive physical therapy from a PT or PTA up to 21 days or 10 visits (whichever comes first) before needing a signed referral/presciption or plan of care from a physician.

Question 3

Do you take insurance?

Accepted Answer

We are currently in the process of getting credentialled with the following insurances:
 • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
 • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employer Program
 • Tricare
 • Medicare
 • Humana Medicare Advantage
 • Medicare PLUS Blue

If you are unsure of your physical therapy benefits, please contact us and we can help you find out your eligibility as best as we are able. Most insurance plans cover physical therapy but may have a co-pay or deductible applied.
If we do not accept your insurance, we are willing to work with you to submit a “superbill” for physical therapy through any out-of-network benefits with your insurance plan.
Our non-insurance rates for physical therapy services are as follows (single appointments are due upon service, packages require pre-payment).
 • Initial Evaluation: $170 (1.5 hour appointment)
 • Treatment: $140 (1 hour appointment)
 • Treatment Package: $120/visit in packages of 5 or 10 visits available for patients using out of network insurance. Pre-payment is required for packages.

Click here for more information on all our services and prices. (https://www.beresilientpt.com/contact-10)

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