Prisoner is a legal term for a person who is imprisoned. In section 1 of the Prison Security Act 1992, the word prisoner means any person for the time being in a prison as a result of any requirement imposed by a court or otherwise that he be detained in legal custody.
To qualify for insurance coverage under the medically necessary definition, one would have to practically be skeletally deformed...in essence, one would need a whole lot more than just braces for correction. Please read the link below to read what conditions qualify for medically necessary.
For patients who need a brace, a light weight thoracolumbosacral (TLSO) brace is most commonly used. This light weight brace is custom molded to the patient's body and is worn under clothes. The brace is most effective when worn constantly and should be worn as much as possible. We recommend 22-23 hours a day.