Can the social security card be reimbursed by Chinese medicine?

Legal analysis: outpatient Chinese medicine can generally be reimbursed, and common Chinese medicine needed for illness can be reimbursed. 90% of Chinese medicines are Class A medicines for medical insurance, and only a few animals and precious Chinese medicines cannot be reimbursed.

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

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

Twenty-ninth medical expenses of the insured shall be paid by the basic medical insurance fund, and shall be directly settled by the social insurance agency, 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.