People are also rapidly changing and developing in the era that goes by day. It has become very difficult for the elderly to adapt in a smart world, but the name of the 100-year-old era continues to this day. As the average life expectancy increases and people are exposed to various viruses, they cannot help but worry about their health, but there is something necessary for people to live.
Among them, eating and talking are essential elements of life. However, as you get older, the strength of your gums that hold your teeth is bound to weaken, and if you are not properly cared for in your youth or if your teeth are naturally weak, it is difficult to maintain healthy teeth in old age. Therefore, more and more people are asking if health insurance can be applied to those aged 65 or older.
Support for health insurance coverage is growing day by day, and 70% of dentures and implants can be supported for those aged 65 or older. Therefore, the self-payment is reasonable at 30%. Dentures can be applied once every seven years on an upper (lower) basis, and in the case of implants, two lifelong teeth are applied per person to partially incurable patients.
However, in the case of dentures, partial dentures must be manufactured using residual teeth due to deficits, and in the case of implants, completely incurable patients are excluded from the support list. In addition, it is applied based on the date of birth to the standard of 65 years of age or older. Therefore, even if you turn 66 years old at the age of 66, such benefits are applied only after your birthday.
In the case of the elderly, it is often difficult to even receive treatment if their out-of-pocket expenses are large. Therefore, even if you feel pain and discomfort, you often do not receive treatment. Therefore, the elderly should not refuse treatment due to the cost burden. It is wise to check the health insurance coverage benefits and receive them if treatment is needed.
Writer: Yeyoung Jeon
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