Can I use my social security card to buy medicine at the drugstore?

Social security card can go to the pharmacy to buy medicine.

Social security card is a kind of all-in-one card with medical insurance, endowment insurance, industrial injury insurance, unemployment insurance, maternity insurance and other social insurance functions, and it has the function of medical insurance payment. At present, some pharmacies have accepted social security card payment, and they can use social security card to buy medicines in pharmacies. However, it should be noted that:

1. When purchasing drugs in pharmacies, the social security card needs to comply with the relevant medical insurance payment regulations, for example, the drugs need to be in the medical insurance catalogue;

2. The drug price should be within the scope of medical insurance. If the drug price exceeds the scope of medical insurance, it is necessary to bear the cost of the excess;

3. The drugs paid by the social security card need to be purchased by the cardholder himself at the pharmacy;

4. Drugstores need related equipment for social security card payment.

Conditions for using social security cards:

1, has participated in social insurance: only those who have participated in social insurance can apply for social security cards. The specific provisions of different areas and different types of insurance may be different and need to be determined according to local regulations;

2. Age requirements: different regions and different types of insurance may have different age requirements for handling social security cards, which need to be determined according to local regulations;

3. Proof of identity: valid proof of identity, such as ID card and passport, is required to apply for social security card;

4. Other conditions: different regions and different types of insurance may stipulate other conditions for handling social security cards, such as the payment period, which need to be determined according to local regulations.

To sum up, the use of social security cards to buy drugs needs to comply with relevant regulations. If you are not sure whether you can use social security card to pay, you can consult the relevant departments or pharmacy staff in advance.

Legal basis:

Article 28 of People's Republic of China (PRC) Social Insurance Law

Medical expenses that meet the basic medical insurance drug list, diagnosis and treatment items, medical service facilities standards and emergency rescue shall be paid by the basic medical insurance fund in accordance with state regulations.

Article 29

The medical expenses of the insured shall be paid by the basic medical insurance fund, and shall be directly settled by social insurance agencies, medical institutions and pharmaceutical business units.

The administrative department of social insurance and the administrative department of health shall establish a settlement system for medical expenses in different places to facilitate the insured to enjoy the basic medical insurance benefits.