Well-being | 1.6.2026
Are massages covered by health insurance?
Massages are not covered under basic health insurance, but with a supplementary insurance product such as Pulse, you can recover some of the costs. An insurance expert explains when massages are recognised under health insurance and the contributions you can receive.
“If you do not want to bear the full costs of a massage yourself, supplementary insurance can help.”
Will basic health insurance cover the costs of massages?
Basic health insurance does not cover the costs of massages, even in the event of health problems.
In the case of musculoskeletal disorders or restrictions, health insurance instead often pays for medically prescribed physiotherapy as this form of treatment is included in the list of benefits covered by basic health insurance.
Even if massage treatment alleviates pain or significantly improves well-being, health insurance still does not cover even medical massage as it is not classed as a statutory benefit.
