Can the social security card reimburse the medical expenses?

Legal analysis: the medical insurance card can't be reimbursed when it goes to the hospital to buy medicine. Workers paid social security and received social security cards. When they go to hospitals or pharmacies to buy medicines, they can use the balance of social security cards in China people's accounts to pay for medicines. Reimbursement can only be made in the overall account when you are in hospital.

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

Article 4 Employers and individuals who pay social insurance premiums according to law in People's Republic of China (PRC) 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.