How is a social security card deducted when purchasing medication?

The mechanism of deducting money from the social security card when purchasing medicines is based on the two accounts of Medicare. First, the personal account (usually in the health insurance card) is mainly used for purchasing medicines at designated pharmacies, as well as paying for the portion of outpatient and hospitalization expenses that individuals need to pay out-of-pocket. This portion of the funds can be used directly for consumption without the need to make advances and then be reimbursed.

Secondly, the integrated account is managed by the medical insurance center, which is responsible for handling expenses eligible for reimbursement by the local medical insurance. When a participant seeks medical treatment at a designated hospital, he/she only needs to present his/her social security card to confirm his/her identity. The out-of-pocket portion of the medical expenses will be paid by the individual through the card or in cash, while the portion reimbursed by the medical insurance will be settled directly by the medical insurance department and the hospital, without the need for the individual to pay first and then apply for reimbursement.

One of the major advantages of using the social security card for medical affairs is that the balance of the individual account can be carried forward for use and will not be invalidated by replacing the card. This means that even if the card is replaced, the insured citizen's personal account funds will not be lost. In general, the use of social security cards and the original health insurance benefits remain consistent, the public is still in accordance with the provinces and cities of the "Employee Basic Medical Insurance Scheme" to enjoy the insurance services, without having to worry too much about account management issues.