YYC009 Posted May 19, 2017 #1 Share Posted May 19, 2017 If I go to the spa, are the massage treatments done by Registered Massage Therapists? I ask because my work health care plan covers up to a certain amount each year for massages and I would submit the claim if I go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 19, 2017 #2 Share Posted May 19, 2017 This is the kind of policy that can vary by cruise line. Best to ask in the forum dedicated to the cruise line: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=9 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted May 19, 2017 #3 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Perhaps you could go to the website of the company that is contracted to provide the spa services. Most cruise lines use either Canyon Ranch or Steiner. EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YYC009 Posted May 19, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Thanks all. It would be for NCL or Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerryincork Posted May 19, 2017 #5 Share Posted May 19, 2017 My insurance list all the local businesses that are covered by their policy on their website, cruise lines weren't included. You might have a hard time arguing your massage on your cruise vacation was a genuine medical benefit 😀 Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6rugrats Posted May 19, 2017 #6 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Also, you'd need to check if your insurance will cover you out-if-the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted May 19, 2017 #7 Share Posted May 19, 2017 If I go to the spa, are the massage treatments done by Registered Massage Therapists? I ask because my work health care plan covers up to a certain amount each year for massages and I would submit the claim if I go. Nice try. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted May 19, 2017 #8 Share Posted May 19, 2017 It they are registered, it will generally not be in the USA. They all work for a third party company (such as Steiner) which hire nearly all Europeans. At least one luxury line uses a third party company based in the USA (I think its Canyon Ranch)...but this is not the norm. Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted May 19, 2017 #9 Share Posted May 19, 2017 It they are registered, it will generally not be in the USA. They all work for a third party company (such as Steiner) which hire nearly all Europeans. At least one luxury line uses a third party company based in the USA (I think its Canyon Ranch)...but this is not the norm. Hank Oceania uses Canyon Ranch. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YYC009 Posted May 19, 2017 Author #10 Share Posted May 19, 2017 My plan is pretty good. Doesn't matter where in the world it takes place. I got reimbursed for a massage at the Blue Lagoon in Iceland and the InterContinental Resort in Tahiti, among others. I only have to prove it was done by a Registered Massage Therapist. I guess I will try to find out what company NCL and Princess use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted May 19, 2017 #11 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Are you certain the requirement isn't that the "treatment" be provided by a Licensed Massage Therapist rather than a Registered Massage Therapist? Of course neither term is subject to standard definition - even in the U S, so it sounds like an extraordinarily generous health insurance plan. And neither term is likely to be applicable in the case of cruise ship practitioners - who are very rarely U S nationality or residence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted May 19, 2017 #12 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Are you certain the requirement isn't that the "treatment" be provided by a Licensed Massage Therapist rather than a Registered Massage Therapist? Of course neither term is subject to standard definition - even in the U S, so it sounds like an extraordinarily generous health insurance plan. And neither term is likely to be applicable in the case of cruise ship practitioners - who are very rarely U S nationality or residence. Yeah- almost too good to be true. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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