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.
Medicare considers back braces to be âprefabricated orthotics,â which fall into the broad category of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS). Durable medical equipment such as back braces are generally covered under your Part B benefits if you meet the requirements described below.