Can I see a family member for my physical therapy under WC.

Good question (as I never ran across it before). I see no reason why not as I do not recall seeing anything to prohibt this in the WC Medical Cost Containment provisions. To put it another way, this is not a reason for the medical bills to be denied by the WC insurer when they are submitted for payment. The only concern that I might have would be an ethical one for a family member to treat another family member. That is an issue that is outside of my area of practice and would be something that your family member / physical therapist to look into. From your perspective, medical treatment that is reasonable, necessary and related to your work injury should be paid for by the WC insurer. If your family member is the "best" physical therapist in your geograpical area then it would make sense for you to go to them for treatment.

I agree with Robert on both points. I, too, see no reason why, under the law, you could not treat with a family member for therapy. An injured worker is entirely free to choose any medical provider he or she desires after the 90 day period expires (or even sooner if the employer does not comply with the requirements of the PA Workers' Compensation Act). However, as Robert said, I would have some concern about the ethical issues involved with treating a family member.

There is more than just an ethical concern as suggested by Bob and Glenn. When being seen by a family member for medical treatment, one must be concerned that their opinions will be viewed as biased by the insurance carrier (and in court if you wind up there.) Because your relative is a physical therapist who cannot, according to the state licensure act for PTs, prescribe treatment, this is less of a concern. As long as you are not also related to the prescribing orthopod, I see no reason to advise you not to treat with your family member.