WASHINGTON – This week, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) called on VA to reverse their decision to reduce reimbursement rates for massage therapy treatments, and protect New Hampshire veterans’ access to comprehensive local care. Veterans and service providers in New Hampshire have raised concerns that the decision to lower reimbursement rates, which was issued without warning, and could affect New Hampshire providers’ ability to participate in the Veterans Choice Program (VCP), veterans’ ability to access comprehensive care, and the well-being of providers and small businesses across New Hampshire.

In the letter Pappas wrote, “In recent weeks, I’ve received correspondence from massage therapy providers in my district participating in the VCP sharing their distress regarding the reduction in reimbursement rates for massage therapy treatments provided to Granite State veterans. This decision has far-reaching implications, adversely affecting veterans’ well-being, providers, small business owners, and the overall effectiveness of our health care system.”

Pappas continued, “The reduction in reimbursement rates for massage therapy poses a significant threat to providers, many of whom may be unable to sustain the resulting loss in revenue, potentially forcing them to withdraw from the VCP… The absence of prior notification is particularly concerning, given the substantial impact it will have on the financial stability of these businesses.”

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