Most people in Bradford who have health coverage have it through work. These plans are called work benefits, group benefits or extended health care (EHC) benefits, and they usually set aside a yearly amount for treatments such as custom orthotics, physiotherapy, chiropractic care, massage therapy and acupuncture. WellCare Medical bills most plans directly for treatment, so you pay only the part your plan does not cover. Custom orthotics are paid for at the clinic and claimed from your plan.

What work benefits usually cover
Every plan is different. Most extended health plans list these treatments separately, each with its own yearly limit:
- Custom orthotics. Usually a set amount per pair, with a limit on how often a new pair is covered. Plans ask for a prescription that gives the reason for the orthotics. You pay at the clinic and submit this claim yourself.
- Physiotherapy. A yearly dollar amount or a number of visits.
- Chiropractic care. A yearly dollar amount, sometimes with a limit for each visit.
- Registered massage therapy (RMT). A yearly dollar amount. Some plans ask for a doctor's note first.
- Acupuncture. Covered by many plans, sometimes only when it is given by a particular type of practitioner.
How direct billing works at our clinic
We bill directly for physiotherapy, chiropractic care, massage therapy and acupuncture:
- Bring your benefits details. We need the name of the insurer, your group or policy number and your member ID. If you are covered under a spouse's or parent's plan, we also need the plan member's name and date of birth.
- We check your coverage at the front desk, where the insurer allows it.
- We send the claim to your insurer after each visit.
- You pay only the difference, if your plan does not cover the full fee.
There is more detail on how direct billing works.
Claiming custom orthotics
Custom orthotics are not billed directly. You pay for them at the clinic, and once you have received them you submit the claim to your insurer yourself, with the invoice showing your payment, the proof of purchase and the gait analysis. Check with your plan whether it asks for anything else, such as a doctor's referral, and how often it covers a new pair.
Insurance companies we bill directly
- Sun Life
- Manulife Financial
- Canada Life
- Desjardins Insurance
- Blue Cross Ontario
- Intact Insurance
- Aviva Canada
- TD Insurance
- RBC Insurance
- Equitable
- Beneva
- ClaimSecure
All insurance providers we direct bill
What to check on your plan
Your plan booklet, your insurer's app or the number on your benefits card will tell you:
- the yearly maximum for each treatment, and how much of it you have used
- the percentage paid for each visit, and any limit per visit
- whether a doctor's referral or prescription is needed. This is common for orthotics, massage therapy and physiotherapy
- the date your plan year resets
- whether you are also covered under a spouse's plan
If you are not sure how to find this, call us at (365) 247-0440 and we will help.
Check what you have left before your plan resets
Many plans reset on January 1, and some reset on the date the policy began. Amounts you have not used usually do not carry over to the next plan year. Check what you have left and book the care you need.
What our treatments cost
These are the clinic's full fees, so you can work out your share if your plan pays part of a visit.
| Custom-made orthotics, one pair, including the biomechanical exam, gait analysis, measuring and fitting | $500 |
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| Initial physiotherapy assessment and treatment | $115 |
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| Physiotherapy treatment, 30 minutes | $80 |
| Physiotherapy treatment, 45 minutes | $90 |
| Follow-up assessment or re-evaluation and treatment | $100 |
| Initial chiropractic assessment and treatment | $130 |
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| Chiropractic treatment | $80 |
| Chiropractic adjustment | $50 |
| Massage therapy, 30 minutes | $80 + HST |
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| Massage therapy, 45 minutes | $100 + HST |
| Massage therapy, 60 minutes | $110 + HST |
| Initial acupuncture assessment and treatment | $100 |
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| Acupuncture session | $80 |
Fees at WellCare Medical Bradford, October 2026
See fees and prices for how payment works.
Walk-ins and new patients
Walk-ins are welcome for every treatment on any day we are open. If we have availability we will see you right away. Calling ahead is the best way to avoid a wait. We are accepting new patients for every treatment. Bring your benefits card and we can bill your plan for your treatment the same day.
If your coverage runs out, or you have none
You do not need insurance to be treated here. Our private billing packages are there for people who are paying themselves, and for treatment that continues after a plan's yearly limit is reached.
After a car accident: what changes
Treatment for car accident injuries is claimed through auto insurance. Under policies issued or renewed on or after July 1, 2026, the auto insurer pays first, which leaves your work benefits for other care. See car accident (MVA) rehabilitation.
Common questions about using work benefits
Do you bill my insurance company directly?
Yes, for physiotherapy, chiropractic care, massage therapy and acupuncture. We bill most major extended health insurers directly, including Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Desjardins and Blue Cross. See the full list of insurance providers we work with. Custom orthotics are paid for at the clinic and you submit that claim yourself.
Are custom orthotics covered by work benefits?
Many plans cover custom orthotics up to a set amount. Plans ask for a prescription that gives the reason for the orthotics, and a family doctor's referral is recommended. Custom orthotics are not billed directly. You pay for them at the clinic, and once you have received them you submit the claim to your insurer yourself, with the invoice showing your payment, the proof of purchase and the gait analysis. See custom orthotics.
Does my plan cover massage therapy without a doctor's note?
It depends on the plan. Some pay for registered massage therapy without a referral and others ask for a doctor's note first. Check with your plan administrator before your first visit; many insurers show this in their app.
Can I use my spouse's plan as well as my own?
Yes. If you are covered by two plans, tell us about both. The claim goes to your own plan first, and the balance can usually be claimed from the second plan.
What if my plan does not cover the full fee?
You pay the difference at your visit.
When do my benefits reset?
Many plans reset on January 1 and some reset on the date the policy began. Your plan booklet or your insurer's app shows the date.
Can I walk in and use my benefits the same day?
Yes. Walk-ins are welcome on any day we are open, and if we have availability we will see you right away. Bring your benefits card. Calling ahead is the best way to avoid a wait.
