There are limited cases in which you can receive health insurance if you receive treatment by a judo therapist at an osteopathic clinic or an osteopathic clinic, or if you receive acupuncture, moxibustion, anma massage, or massage. We ask for your cooperation, as correct understanding and appropriate medical examinations will lead to the optimization of medical expenses.

[When you can use health insurance]

• Fractures, dislocations, bruises, sprains (including so-called muscle spasms)

*For fractures and dislocations, it is necessary to obtain the consent of a doctor in advance, except when first aid is required.

[Precautions when receiving treatment]

• Treatments for simple stiff shoulders, muscle fatigue, etc. are not covered by insurance and must be paid in full.
• Judo therapists are allowed to make insurance claims on behalf of patients, so you can receive treatment by paying your own expenses. When you receive treatment, please check the treatment area and number of times on the "Medical Expenses Payment Application Form" and sign it.
• If you are receiving treatment for the same injury at an insurance medical institution (hospital, clinic, etc.), it will not be covered by insurance.

[When you can use health insurance]

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• Neuralgia, rheumatoid arthritis, cervicobrachial syndrome, frozen shoulder, low back pain
• Aftereffects of cervical spine sprain ・Other diseases mainly characterized by chronic pain

Anma/massage

Cases requiring medical massage due to muscle paralysis, joint contracture, etc.

[Precautions when receiving treatment]

• To be covered by insurance, a letter of consent or a medical certificate issued by a doctor is required in advance.
• Massages for the sole purpose of recovering from fatigue or comfort, or massages for disease prevention are not covered by insurance and must be paid in full by the patient.
• Acupuncture and moxibustion treatments are not covered by insurance while receiving treatment for the same target disease at an insurance medical institution (hospital, clinic, etc.).

-inquiry-

Osaka Prefectural Federation of Medical Services for the Advanced Elderly, Benefits Division

Phone number: 06-4790-2031

* Reception hours: Monday to Friday (excluding holidays) 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.