Question

Can the costs associated with blue light therapy for neonatal jaundice be reimbursed through medical insurance?

Answer

Generally, the cost of blue light therapy for treating neonatal jaundice is not covered under compensation, but there is a possibility of compensation if the conditions of the rural cooperative medical system are met. The designated medical institutions need to submit the list of discharged patients, hospitalization certificates, and relevant documents to the medical insurance agency by the 10th day of each month. After the medical insurance agency reviews them, if both the mother and the baby have not been discharged, they will be included as the basis for monthly budgeting and annual settlements for reimbursement. If the baby has been discharged and has not participated in medical insurance, reimbursement is not possible.