Reimbursed Items for Low-Level Laser Therapy under National Health Insurance
As a non-invasive, safe, and painless physical therapy, low-level laser therapy has been included in Taiwan's National Health Insurance coverage, providing patients with more treatment options.
With the continuous development of Taiwan's National Health Insurance system, more and more treatment methods are being included in the coverage scope, including low-level laser therapy.
Indications for Low-Level Laser Therapy Covered by National Health Insurance：
- Chronic skin ulcers (Chronic ulcer)
- Postherpetic neuralgia (Postherpetic neuralgia)
- Segmental vitiligo
Low-level laser therapy is generally administered 1 to 2 times per week, with each treatment session lasting about 15 minutes. National Health Insurance covers a maximum of 50 treatments per person.
Low-level laser does not cause tissue destruction or denaturation, offering a high degree of safety. There is no pain or burning sensation during treatment, making it highly accepted by patients.
For chronic skin ulcer wounds, low-level laser therapy combined with proper wound dressing care can accelerate wound improvement and healing. After low-level laser treatment for postherpetic neuralgia, patient pain can also be alleviated, improving quality of life. Research has shown that it also has a therapeutic and control effect on segmental vitiligo.
With the continuous development of Taiwan's National Health Insurance system, more and more treatment methods are being included in the coverage scope, including low-level laser therapy. As a non-invasive treatment method, low-level laser is widely applied in the management of various diseases and symptoms, benefiting many patients.
Further Reading:
What is Photobiomodulation (PBM)?
Items Not Covered by National Health Insurance for Low-Level Laser Therapy
