China to streamline national medical insurance reimbursement system
New measures will be adopted this year to make it easier for insured people to have their medical bills reimbursed, according to China's National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA).
People will be able to pay their bills at hospitals and pharmacies not only with their medical insurance cards but also via QR codes or through facial recognition, said Fu Chaoqi, an NHSA official, at a press conference earlier this week.
Insured persons will be able to submit applications and check information more easily online, Fu added.
In addition, authorities will streamline the procedures required for parents to get infants covered by national medical insurance schemes and for mothers to get medical bills associated with pregnancy and childbirth reimbursed, he said.
People with special needs will enjoy preferential policies concerning medical insurance premiums -- with no need to apply or pay first.
Another improvement will see a reduction in the time required for the insured to receive reimbursements, Fu said.
Related articles
David Ortiz is humbled by being honored in New York again; this time for post
NEWTON, Mass. (AP) — Hall of Famer David Ortiz is committed to his post-career work like he was swin2024-05-21Formula 1 Grand Prix makes roaring comeback
The deafening roar of engines and the thunderous applause from packed stands at the Shanghai Interna2024-05-21Camilla beams with Charles by her side again
Queen Camilla has been pictured beaming while accompanying the king to church in Scotland today.The2024-05-21King Charles is keen to saddle up for Trooping The Colour as he returns to public duties this week
The King wants to get back on his horse following his cancer diagnosis with plans to appear on his f2024-05-21'Constantly learning' Imanaga off to impressive start with the Chicago Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) — The road for Shota Imanaga from Japan to the major leagues included at least one shar2024-05-21Xi calls for viewing production capacity issue objectively, dialectically
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on both China and Germany to be vigilant against risi2024-05-21
atest comment