License title: Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
Regulating agency: Iowa Board of Massage Therapy
Governing law: Iowa Code Chapter 152C
Education and Examination
- Minimum education: 600 hours
- Exam: MBLEx accepted
- Background check: Yes
Renewal
- Renewal cycle: Biennial
- CE requirement: 16 hours every 2 years
Fees
- Application: about $120
- Initial license: about $120
- Renewal: about $120
Insurance Billing Pathways
Workers’ Compensation
Massage therapy may be reimbursed when ordered by a physician.
Agency:
https://www.iowaworkcomp.gov/
Auto Injury Claims
Iowa is an at-fault auto insurance state.
Massage may be reimbursed through medical payments coverage.
Insurance regulator:
https://iid.iowa.gov/
Health Insurance
Typically reimbursed only when performed in medical practices or billed by other providers.
VA Community Care
Massage therapy may be approved through VA Community Care.
https://www.va.gov/communitycare/
Regulatory Resources
Board
https://idph.iowa.gov/licensure/massage-therapy
License lookup
https://ibplicense.iowa.gov/