Whether postpartum rehabilitation costs are reimbursable depends on the health insurance policy in your area.
Medical insurance in some areas will cover a portion of postpartum rehabilitation costs, such as postpartum rehabilitation physical therapy and postpartum rehabilitation medications. However, not all expenses are reimbursed. Usually, only expenses that meet certain criteria are accepted and reimbursed by health insurance jurisdictions. For example, in some areas, if a mother is hospitalized for more than one month, a certain percentage of her hospitalization expenses can be reimbursed. Similarly, if a new mother needs special rehabilitation treatments, such as acupuncture and cupping, those expenses may be reimbursed.
But it is important to note that regulations vary from one health insurance policy to another, and you need to find out the information in the specific policy. In addition, some private health insurance policies may also provide some reimbursement toward postpartum rehabilitation costs. These insurance plans are usually more comprehensive and cover the various treatments and expenses required for postpartum rehabilitation. However, it is important to note that these private insurance plans usually require additional contributions and may have limited reimbursement rates.
What programs are available for postpartum rehabilitation?
1. Pelvic floor muscle repair: Among the postnatal rehabilitation programs, pelvic floor muscle repair is more important. Pelvic floor muscle function can be screened and based on the results of the screening, electric stimulation and other means can be used to help repair the pelvic floor muscle. Besides, women should pay more attention to rest and avoid constipation to increase abdominal pressure. You can do some pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation movements under the guidance of professionals, which can also help recovery;
2. Genital repair: genital repair includes the uterus, vaginal wall, ovaries and other parts of the uterus, the repair can reduce postpartum hemorrhage, especially if the bloody discharge hasn't stopped at 6 weeks postpartum, you can go to the hospital for pelvic ultrasound examination, to determine the uterine cavity of the placenta and the fetal membranes residual situation;
3, Repair of the reproductive tract: mainly refers to the birth canal, if the mother is a normal birth, you need to carefully examine the birth canal tear, normal side incision and other conditions, and repair, to promote postpartum sexual harmony, such as wound infection, the use of cephalosporin, penicillin antibiotics for treatment;
4, mammary system: 6 weeks postpartum can be examined mammary glands, to observe the breasts for the presence of lumps, inflammatory symptoms, and other The breasts can be examined six weeks after delivery to see if there are lumps, inflammation symptoms and other manifestations, and the breast ducts can be unblocked by using massage and other methods. Not only can it promote milk secretion, it can also prevent the occurrence of mastitis;
5, body repair: pregnant women become larger and heavier during pregnancy, may be a lot of fat hoarding, after the birth of the mother of the whole body muscle flaccidity, no elasticity, especially in the abdomen, buttocks and thighs and other parts of the body. Professional instruments and techniques can be used to relax the muscles of the whole body and effectively reduce postpartum fatigue and pain.
In summary, whether the cost of postpartum rehabilitation can be reimbursed depends on the policies and health insurance coverage of each region. In some cases, new mothers can enjoy a certain percentage of reimbursement for rehabilitation costs, such as rehabilitation treatment costs covered by health insurance, allowances and subsidies, and special reimbursement policies for other costs. To better understand the reimbursement of postpartum rehabilitation expenses, it is recommended to consult your local health insurance department, relevant government departments and private insurance companies for accurate information.
Legal basis:
The Social Insurance Law of the People's Republic of China
Article 54
If an employer has paid maternity insurance premiums, its employees shall enjoy maternity insurance benefits; the employee's un-employed spouse shall enjoy maternity medical expenses in accordance with state regulations. The necessary funds shall be paid from the Maternity Insurance Fund.
Maternity insurance benefits include maternity medical expenses and maternity allowance.