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Unitedhealthcare is introducing a new benefit for members with acute low back pain which is intended to make accessing physical therapy and chiropractic care more affordable.
The new benefit allows plan participants enrolled in certain employer-sponsored health plans to pay zero out of pocket for their first three visits to a physical therapist or chiropractor for the treatment of lower back pain, the insurer says.
Amanda Schiavo is an associate editor of Employee Benefit News. Follow her on Twitter at @SchiavoAmanda.
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