Legal analysis: When it comes to orthodontics, many people may be more concerned about the cost and want to know whether they can be reimbursed with their medical insurance card. Because there are already some dental projects that can be covered by medical insurance. However, orthodontics cannot be reimbursed by medical insurance. Orthodontic treatment is cosmetic plastic surgery and is not covered by medical insurance. Because orthodontics is a non-disease treatment project, it is not covered by the medical insurance pooling fund. Orthodontics is the treatment of malocclusions through orthodontics or surgery. Orthodontics cannot be reimbursed with medical insurance cards. Orthodontics belongs to the category of cosmetic surgery and cannot be reimbursed with medical insurance cards.

Legal basis: "Social Insurance Law of the People's Republic of China"

Article 2 The state establishes basic pension insurance, basic medical insurance, work-related injury insurance, unemployment insurance, maternity insurance, etc. The social insurance system guarantees citizens’ rights to obtain material assistance from the state and society in accordance with the law in the event of old age, illness, work-related injury, unemployment, childbirth, etc.

Article 26 The treatment standards of the basic medical insurance for employees, the new rural cooperative medical insurance and the basic medical insurance for urban residents shall be implemented in accordance with national regulations.

Article 28 Medical expenses that comply with the basic medical insurance drug catalog, diagnosis and treatment items, medical service facility standards, and emergency and rescue expenses shall be paid from the basic medical insurance fund in accordance with national regulations.