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FSMTB Announces MBLEx Is Approved For Reimbursement From Veterans Affairs

December 21, 2015

FSMTB ANNOUNCES MBLEx IS APPROVED FOR REIMBURSEMENT FROM VETERANS AFFAIRS

Overland Park, Kan., December 21, 2015– The Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) is proud to announce that the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) is now an accepted examination for reimbursement of test fees by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

“We are delighted to be able to offer this assistance to veterans who are seeking licensure in the massage and bodywork profession,” said FSMTB executive director, Debra Persinger. “This is an extremely valuable service and we look forward to working with our veterans throughout the examination process.”

The Department of Veterans Affairs will reimburse veterans up to the cost of the MBLEx. For more information on how to submit an application and the required information for reimbursement, you can visit the Veterans Affairs website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/licensing_certification.asp/. 

About FSMTB

FSMTB is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, membership organization comprised of massage and bodywork licensing boards and agencies from 41 states, the District of Columbia, and the territory of Puerto Rico. FSMTB’s mission is to support its member boards in their work to ensure that the practice of massage therapy is provided to the public in a safe and effective manner. For more information, please visit www.fsmtb.org.
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