License title: Massage Therapist
Regulating agency: Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (PLA), Massage Therapy Board
Governing law: Indiana Code §25-21.8
Administrative rules: 847 IAC (Massage Therapy Board)
Education and Examination
- Minimum education: 625 hours from an approved massage therapy school
- Exam: MBLEx or NCBTMB exam accepted
- Background check: Required
- CPR / First Aid: Not always required by statute but commonly required by schools
Renewal
- Renewal cycle: Biennial
- CE requirement: 24 hours every 2 years (ethics included)
Fees (approximate state fees)
- Application: about $100
- Initial license: about $100
- Renewal: about $50–$100
Insurance Billing Pathways
Workers’ Compensation
- Massage may be covered when prescribed within treatment plans.
- Agency: Indiana Workers’ Compensation Board
https://www.in.gov/wcb/
Auto Injury Claims
- Indiana is a fault-based auto insurance state.
- Massage often reimbursed under medical payments or liability claims.
Insurance regulator:
https://www.in.gov/idoi/
Health Insurance
- Generally covered when billed under physicians, chiropractors, or physical therapy clinics.
- Direct MT billing is uncommon.
VA Community Care
Massage therapy can be authorized through VA Community Care referrals.
https://www.va.gov/communitycare/
Board / Regulatory Resources
Board site
https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/massage-therapy-home/
License lookup
https://mylicense.in.gov/