Can rural social security cards be used in foreign hospitals?

Legal analysis: Of course, it can be reimbursed, but it is more troublesome. First, you need to apply for medical treatment at the location of the new rural cooperative medical system within 3 days of hospitalization, and you can only be reimbursed after obtaining approval. You need to use drugs and tests within the scope of medical insurance, and you need to deduct the initial cost. According to different levels of hospitals, the initial expenses and reimbursement rates are also different.

Legal basis: People's Republic of China (PRC) Social Insurance Law.

Article 4 Employers and individuals in People's Republic of China (PRC) shall pay social insurance premiums according to law, and have the right to inquire about payment records and personal rights and interests records, and ask social insurance agencies to provide social insurance consultation and other related services.

Individuals enjoy social insurance benefits according to law and have the right to supervise the payment of their own units.

Fifth people's governments at or above the county level shall incorporate social insurance into the national economic and social development plan.

The state raises social insurance funds through multiple channels. People's governments at or above the county level shall give necessary financial support to social insurance.

The state supports social insurance through preferential tax policies.