Assisted reproduction is included in the scope of reimbursement to reduce the burden

In recent years, China's medical insurance policy has undergone important changes in the field of assisted reproduction. A series of policy measures under the guidance of the National Medical Insurance Administration have made assisted reproductive services included in the coverage of medical insurance, which is good news for families with reproductive needs.

Specifically, some provinces such as Beijing, Guangxi, Inner Mongolia and Gansu have included assisted reproduction programs in medical insurance reimbursement. This means that the insured can enjoy a certain cost reimbursement of assisted reproductive treatment, which greatly reduces their medical burden. For example, in Guangxi, the reimbursement rate of insured people is as high as 59.13 percent, and in Inner Mongolia, it is 70 percent and 50 percent, respectively.

In addition, the National Medical Insurance Administration has pushed provinces to integrate assisted reproduction programs and formulated price guidelines to make prices more reasonable and controllable. From the original 37 items to 12 items, the pricing method has also been adjusted, so that the price of assisted reproductive services has been reduced by an average of 20 percent. This initiative has also led to the enthusiasm of groups in need, and the number of clinics in assisted reproductive institutions has increased significantly.

The affordability of medical insurance fund is one of the important factors in policy making. When formulating policies, local medical insurance departments will conduct sophisticated fund calculations to ensure that the medical insurance fund can support reimbursement needs within a reasonable range. Beijing's data show that the medical insurance fund has maintained stable operation within the expenditure range, and employees' medical expenses have been reimbursed to a certain extent.

In the future, the National Medical Insurance Bureau will continue to guide provinces to improve the establishment of assisted reproductive services and medical insurance payment management, while strengthening the coordination and cooperation between different departments, promote the convergence of medical insurance policies and related economic and social policies, and jointly promote the long-term balanced development of population. (Article from the Internet, censored)