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Can dental treatment be reimbursed by medical insurance?

Dental treatment can be reimbursed by medical insurance.

1. Dental treatments of therapeutic nature, such as fillings, extractions, treatment of periodontal disease, gingivitis, etc., can be reimbursed through medical insurance;

2. Dental restoration and beauty, such as Porcelain teeth, dental implants, teeth correction, teeth cleaning, teeth whitening, etc. cannot be reimbursed at present;

3. Treatment must be carried out in the dental department of a designated hospital, and the treatment items are within the scope of medical insurance reimbursement, and the treatment must be continued Settlement can only be carried out with a social security card;

4. Medical cosmetology and dental implants are not included in the scope of medical insurance reimbursement.

Insurance coverage for dental treatment:

1. Basic dental treatment: usually includes basic services such as filling, extraction, cleaning, root canal treatment, etc.;

2. Special dental treatments: such as orthodontics, dental implants, crown repairs, etc. may be considered special treatments;

3. Preventive dental services: Regular checkups, teeth cleaning, groove sealing and other preventive treatments are usually Also included;

4. Limits and deductible ratios: Insurance companies may have annual limits and deductible ratios for reimbursement of dental treatment;

5. Waiting period restrictions: Some insurances may have a waiting period, that is, you need to wait for a certain period of time after taking out the insurance before you can enjoy dental treatment reimbursement;

6. Excluded items: Some cosmetic dental treatments, such as whitening and veneers, may not be reimbursed. within the range.

To sum up, the scope of reimbursement for dental treatment includes therapeutic dental treatment, but does not include dental restoration and beauty. Treatment must be done at the dental department of a designated hospital and a social security card can be settled. Medical cosmetics and dental implants are not covered by medical insurance.

Legal basis:

"Social Insurance Law of the People's Republic of China"

Article 28

Comply with basic medical care The insurance drug catalog, diagnosis and treatment items, medical service facility standards, and emergency and rescue medical expenses shall be paid from the basic medical insurance fund in accordance with national regulations.