Can tuberculosis be reimbursed by medical insurance?

Tuberculosis can be reimbursed by medical insurance.

According to China's medical insurance system, tuberculosis is listed as one of the reimbursable diseases. The specific reimbursement methods and conditions may vary according to different regions and medical insurance policies. In general, patients need to go to the local community health service center or hospital for diagnosis and treatment. After being diagnosed with tuberculosis, patients can apply for reimbursement to the medical insurance department. Reimbursement usually includes diagnosis expenses, anti-tuberculosis drug expenses, hospitalization expenses, etc.

TB reimbursement ratio:

Tuberculosis is a basic medical insurance drug, and the reimbursement rate of medical insurance varies from 50% to 90%, depending on the medical insurance policies in different regions. Usually, most of the cost of tuberculosis treatment can be reimbursed through medical insurance. It should be noted that there are differences in medical insurance payment standards, and the specific payment ratio is subject to the local medical insurance policy. The treatment of tuberculosis needs to strictly follow the doctor's prescription and treatment regulations, otherwise it may affect the medical insurance reimbursement. In addition, inactive old diseases such as chronic pulmonary tuberculosis and sequela of pulmonary lesions may not be covered by medical insurance reimbursement, and it is necessary to consult the social security bureau or medical insurance management department where medical insurance is located.

To sum up, tuberculosis can be reimbursed, but the specific reimbursement methods and conditions may be different. When applying for reimbursement, patients need to follow the relevant provisions of the medical insurance policy and provide necessary supporting materials.

Legal basis:

People's Republic of China (PRC) social insurance law

Article 23

Employees should participate in the basic medical insurance for employees, and employers and employees should jointly pay the basic medical insurance premiums in accordance with state regulations.

Individual industrial and commercial households without employees, part-time employees who have not participated in the basic medical insurance for employees and other flexible employees can participate in the basic medical insurance for employees, and individuals pay the basic medical insurance premium in accordance with state regulations.