Workplace & Auto Injury Recovery
Navigating an injury is stressful; your recovery shouldn't be. We are an Approved WCB Alberta Provider and specialize in treating injuries resulting from workplace incidents and Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA). ā
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WCB Alberta Claims: As an approved provider, we offer direct-billed acupuncture services for work-related injuries.
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MVA Recovery: We work closely with your insurance provider to offer comprehensive care following a car accident. Our treatments focus on whiplash, soft tissue damage, and the neurological impact of trauma.
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We handle the paperwork and direct billing so you can focus entirely on your rehabilitation and returning to your daily life.
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Acupuncture for WCB - AB
Did you know?
WCB Alberta authorizes acupuncture treatment. Treatment for a related WCB claim must be administered by a Registered Acupuncturist on WCB’s contracted service provider list. WCB Alberta also provides a list of approved Acupuncture clinics.
Have you been injured at work?
Armsworthy Acupuncture & Wellness is an authorized provider for WCB Alberta. We are here to help you navigate your recovery and return to work safely.
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Step 1: Report Your Injury. If you’ve been injured at work, it is important that you report your injury to your employer and WCB as quickly as possible. If you require treatment that is beyond first aid and you’ve missed work, it is your right to report a workplace injury. You can submit your workplace injury report online at www.wcb.ab.ca
Ensure you have reported your injury to both your employer and WCB via the myWCB app or website.
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Step 2: Book Your Assessment. Book a "WCB Initial Acupuncture Assessment." Have your claim number and date of injury ready.
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Step 3: Functional Recovery. Our treatments focus on pain modulation and restoring your ability to perform your job duties. We handle all the reporting to your Case Manager.
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Step 4: Direct Billing. Once your claim is active and authorized, we bill WCB directly so you can focus entirely on your recovery.
Motor Vehicle Accident Treatment
If you’ve been involved in a motor vehicle accident you are entitled to accident benefits coverage (Alberta) regardless of who was at fault.
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āIf you have been in a motor vehicle accident, you are entitled to accident benefits coverage. Your primary health care practitioner (Doctor, Chiropractor, or Physiotherapist) may prescribe acupuncture and/or massage therapy as part of your treatment plan. Our office requires a copy of the approval letter and additional paperwork related to the MVA claim.
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File a report with the Police
The first thing you will need to do is file an accident report at the collision centre and/or with the police.
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Contact your Insurance Provider
You will have to complete an accident claim and an injury claim. Ensure that you inform your insurance provider that you are filing for both and they will assign you an adjuster for each claim.
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Complete an AB-1 and AB-2 Form
An AB-1 form must be filed within 10 days of the accident. Please ensure that you have been assessed by a primary health care practitioner (medical doctor, chiropractor, or physiotherapist). Your primary health care provider is able to complete an AB-1 and AB-2 form with you and submit it directly to your insurance company. Your insurance company will review the claim and determine your approval for treatments under the “Diagnostic and Treatment Protocols”.
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Assignment of Treatments
Your primary health care provider will assign either 10 or 21 treatments after assessing your injuries. The 10 or 21 treatments may be used towards acupuncture, chiropractic care, massage therapy, or physiotherapy. Your medical provider will advise you on treatment plans, but, you have control over which modalities you would like to use.
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IF your first assessment is completed by a chiropractor or physiotherapist, this may count as 1-2 treatments out of your 10 or 21 treatments. An assessment and diagnosis by your medical doctor will not use up any of your 10 or 21 treatments.
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Confirmation of Insurance
Before proceeding with your treatments at our clinic, we require that you have received confirmation from your insurance company of coverage for treatments. Once you receive your confirmation of coverage (10 or 21), our clinic will be able to directly bill your insurance company for your treatments. Any treatments that are outside of your protocol will not be covered by your insurance and payment will be the patient’s responsibility.
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Provide Clinic with Insurance Claim Information
Please provide the clinic with the following information:
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Name of insurance company
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Name and contact information of your accident injury claim adjuster
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Claim number
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The date of accident
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Copy of approval letter
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Complete our online MVA intake form (emailed)
Ensuring you have all your forms completed will expedite approval for your claim and payment for your treatment(s).
Steps for a Motor Vehicle Accident Benefits Coverage