Health Checkup for Job Application: Is It Covered by Health Insurance?
Is health insurance covered for a medical examination required for job applications?
Question:
According to the regulations, does a medical examination for obtaining a job application certificate qualify for health insurance coverage? Which document specifies the regulation? I am looking forward to an early response.
Answer:
As stipulated in Article 23 of the Law on Health Insurance 2008, amended by Clause 16, Article 1 of the Amended Law on Health Insurance 2014, there are provisions for cases not covered by health insurance. These include:
- Expenses in cases specified in Clause 1, Article 21, which have been covered by the state budget.- Convalescence and rehabilitation at convalescent and rehabilitation establishments.- Medical examinations.- Tests and diagnoses for pregnancy not aimed at treatment.- Use of assisted reproductive technologies, family planning services, abortion services except when pregnancy termination is necessary for the health of the fetus or the pregnant woman.- Use of cosmetic services.
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Currently, the job application dossier will include a medical examination certificate. In cases of medical examinations, whether for obtaining a medical examination certificate or other purposes, health insurance benefits will not be covered.
Is it possible to reissue a health insurance card with incorrect information?
Question:
Can a health insurance card with incorrect information be reissued? My health insurance card has the wrong date of birth due to an unknown error. Can I request a new health insurance card? I look forward to an early resolution.
Answer:
Based on Clause 1, Article 18 of the Law on Health Insurance 2008 regarding the reissuance of health insurance cards:
- A health insurance card is reissued in case it is lost.
- A person who loses their health insurance card must submit an application for reissuance.
Thus, only a lost health insurance card may be reissued; however, you can apply for a new health insurance card according to the provisions in Clause 1, Article 19 of this law.
Is the cost of IUD insertion covered by health insurance?
Question:
I have purchased family health insurance. Will I incur any costs if I go for an IUD insertion? I plan to go to a hospital where I am registered for health insurance.
Answer:
According to the provisions in Clause 5, Article 23 of the Law on Health Insurance 2008, the use of assisted reproductive technologies, family planning services, abortion services except when pregnancy termination is necessary for the health of the fetus or the pregnant woman, is not covered.
IUD insertion is considered a family planning measure. Therefore, in the case of IUD insertion, you will not be covered by the health insurance fund, even if you go to the hospital where you are registered for initial medical examination and treatment.
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