First, orthodontics and medical insurance policies.
Orthodontics is a common oral treatment method, which aims to improve the arrangement and occlusal function of teeth. However, because orthodontics mostly belongs to the category of medical beauty, it is not within the scope of routine reimbursement of medical insurance. This means that for most children's orthodontics, the family needs to bear the relevant expenses.
Second, medical insurance reimbursement under specific circumstances
Although orthodontics is usually not located in medical insurance coverage, in some cases, medical insurance may provide partial reimbursement. For example, if a child's dental problems are caused by diseases, accidental injuries, etc. And orthodontic treatment is needed, then according to the medical insurance policy, some items in the treatment expenses may be reimbursed. In addition, different regions and types of medical insurance may have different policies and regulations, and local medical insurance institutions or hospitals need to be consulted for specific conditions.
Third, the cost and choice of orthodontics
It is very important for families of children who need orthodontics to know the cost and choice of orthodontics. The cost of orthodontics varies with the treatment method, appliance type and treatment cycle. When choosing orthodontic services, it is suggested that families choose the appropriate orthodontic scheme according to their own economic situation and children's dental conditions. At the same time, you can also consider consulting a number of hospitals or dental clinics to find out the prices and service quality of different institutions, so as to make a more informed choice.
To sum up:
Whether children can use medical insurance for orthodontics depends on the specific medical insurance policy and the nature of orthodontics. Although orthodontics is usually not covered by medical insurance, in some specific cases, such as dental problems caused by diseases or accidental injuries, medical insurance may provide partial reimbursement. For families of children who need orthodontics, it is very important to understand the medical insurance policy and related expenses in order to make a more suitable choice.
Legal basis:
People's Republic of China (PRC) social insurance law
Article 28 provides that:
Medical expenses that meet the basic medical insurance drug list, diagnosis and treatment items, medical service facilities standards and emergency rescue shall be paid by the basic medical insurance fund in accordance with state regulations. Orthodontics is not covered by basic medical insurance, so it is generally impossible to enjoy medical insurance reimbursement. However, the specific medical insurance policies may vary according to different regions and types of medical insurance. It is recommended to consult local medical insurance institutions or hospitals to obtain accurate information.