How much can I reimburse for a newborn baby? ——Full analysis of newborn medical insurance policy
With the full liberalization of the three-child policy, the issue of newborn medical security has become a hot topic in society recently. Many new parents are concerned about: What medical insurance reimbursements can newborn babies enjoy? What are the differences in reimbursement standards in different regions? This article will give you a detailed explanation of the newborn medical insurance reimbursement policy based on hot discussions across the Internet in the past 10 days.
1. Key points of neonatal medical insurance participation policy

According to current regulations, newborns can go through the medical insurance enrollment procedures after they are born. Most areas across the country implement the "on-the-ground insurance" policy, which can be divided into the following three categories:
| Insurance type | Processing time limit | Effective time | Special instructions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical insurance for urban and rural residents | Within 90 days after birth | day of birth | Retroactive reimbursement of birth expenses |
| Employee Medical Insurance Family Account | Within 30 days after birth | Process the next day | One parent is required to participate in employee medical insurance |
| Commercial medical insurance | Within 7 days after birth | after waiting period | There is usually a 30-90 day waiting period |
2. Reimbursement standards for newborn medical expenses
After sorting out the medical insurance policies in major cities across the country in 2023, the reimbursement ratios for newborn hospitalization expenses are as follows:
| city | Deposit line (yuan) | Reimbursement ratio | Cap line (10,000 yuan) | Special disease supplement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | 650 | 75%-90% | 25 | Additional reimbursement of 50% for congenital diseases |
| Shanghai | 300 | 80%-95% | 30 | Reimbursement for severe neonatal illness increases by 10% |
| Guangzhou | 500 | 70%-85% | 20 | Premature infant care fees included in reimbursement |
| Chengdu | 400 | 65%-80% | 15 | Birth defects intervention program free of charge |
| Wuhan | 600 | 75%-90% | 18 | Full reimbursement of newborn screening costs |
3. Reimbursement of special medical items for newborns
In addition to routine medical expenses, reimbursement policies for special neonatal medical items vary widely across regions:
| Project name | average reimbursement ratio | Completely self-funded city | Full reimbursement city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) | 55%-75% | Harbin, Lanzhou | Shenzhen, Hangzhou |
| congenital disease surgery | 40%-60% | Taiyuan, Nanning | Nanjing, Qingdao |
| Newborn hearing screening | 80%-100% | None | 27 provinces and cities |
| Screening for genetic metabolic diseases | 70%-100% | Yinchuan | 15 cities including Beijing |
4. Practical Guide to Newborn Medical Insurance Reimbursement
1.Preparation of reimbursement materials: You need to provide the original birth certificate, original hospitalization invoice, detailed list of expenses, diagnosis certificate, parents’ ID cards and copies of bank cards.
2.Timeliness of reimbursement process: Online declarations are generally reviewed within 15 working days, and offline window processing takes about 20-30 working days. Some cities have launched the "Newborn Medical Insurance Instant Settlement" service.
3.Medical treatment across provinces: It is necessary to register for medical treatment in other places in advance, and the reimbursement rate will be reduced by 10%-20%. The Yangtze River Delta, Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and other regions have realized direct settlement of newborn medical insurance.
4.Commercial insurance supplement: It is recommended that after enrolling in basic medical insurance, you purchase additional children’s mutual aid fund or commercial medical insurance, which can cover expenses outside the medical insurance catalog.
5. New changes in newborn medical insurance in 2023
1.Expansion of reimbursement scope: Many provinces have included neonatal rehabilitation treatment and development assessment of premature infants into the scope of reimbursement.
2.Online service upgrade: The National Medical Insurance Information Platform realizes "inter-provincial coverage" for newborn insurance, and 28 provinces implement "birth-related" joint coverage.
3.Enhanced critical illness protection: The types of reimbursement for neonatal rare disease drugs have been increased from the original 12 to 21.
4.Optimization of payment methods: Support the use of medical insurance family mutual aid accounts to pay medical insurance fees for newborns.
Warm reminder: Since medical insurance policies are regional and adjusted every year, it is recommended that parents of newborns check the latest policies through the "National Medical Insurance Service Platform" APP or the official website of the local medical insurance bureau. For high medical expenses, you can also apply for civil medical assistance or charity assistance.
By systematically understanding the newborn medical insurance policy and rationally planning the insurance plan, the pressure on medical expenses in the early stages of childcare can be significantly reduced. It is recommended that expectant parents begin to pay attention to the dynamic changes in relevant policies in the third trimester of pregnancy and prepare for medical security for their babies.
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