The Healthcare Security Administration (HSA) bureau of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region has announced a significant expansion in coverage for assisted reproductive medical services under the Basic Medical Insurance (BMI) and work-related injury insurance fund. This initiative aims to enhance access to essential reproductive health services for residents in the region.
The newly covered services include 12 procedures, such as egg retrieval, embryo culture, embryo transfer, and artificial insemination. However, it is important to note that these services are limited to outpatient payments and classified under Category B reimbursement, with fund payments capped at two instances per individual. Under the employee BMI scheme in Guangxi, the reimbursement rate stands at 70%, while urban and rural resident BMI schemes offer a 50% reimbursement rate.
In a related development, the Beijing Municipal HSA bureau previously expanded its coverage to include a total of 16 assisted reproductive technology (ART) items, such as intrauterine insemination and sperm optimal treatment, in its BMI reimbursement scope last February. These procedures are commonly offered as outpatient treatments and classified as Category A items in the city’s insurance framework.-Fineline Info & Tech
