Is the new rural cooperative medical system social security or medical insurance?

Legal analysis: social security is social insurance, which is divided into five types, including medical insurance; Medical insurance is the abbreviation of medical insurance, which is divided into medical insurance for urban workers and medical insurance for urban and rural residents. This mainly depends on whether you pay employee social security or resident social security when you pay social security; Finally, the new rural cooperative medical system is a kind of medical insurance, which is the abbreviation of the new rural cooperative medical system. However, in many areas, the new rural cooperative medical system and residents' medical insurance are merged, collectively referred to as urban and rural residents' medical insurance, so they can actually belong to residents' medical insurance.

Legal Basis: Notice of General Office of the State Council on Forwarding Opinions of Ministry of Health and Other Departments on Establishing New Rural Cooperative Medical System I, Objectives and Principles.

The new rural cooperative medical system is a medical assistance system for farmers, which is organized, guided and supported by the government, with farmers participating voluntarily, and financed by individuals, collectives and the government. From 2003 onwards, all provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government should choose at least 2-3 counties (cities) to carry out pilot projects first, and gradually push them away after gaining experience. By 20 10, we will achieve the goal of establishing a new rural cooperative medical system covering rural residents throughout the country, reduce the economic burden of farmers due to illness, and improve their health level. The establishment of a new rural cooperative medical system should follow the following principles:

(a) voluntary participation, multi-party financing. Farmers voluntarily participate in the new rural cooperative medical system with their families as a unit, abide by relevant rules and regulations, and pay cooperative medical funds in full and on time; The township (town) village collective should give financial support; The central and local governments at all levels should arrange certain special funds to support them every year.

(2) Support by income to ensure moderation. The new rural cooperative medical system should adhere to the principle of balance of payments, which not only ensures the continuous and effective operation of this system, but also enables farmers to enjoy the most basic medical services.

(three) pilot, and gradually promote. The establishment of a new rural cooperative medical system must proceed from reality, sum up experience through pilot projects, constantly improve and develop steadily. With the development of rural social economy and the increase of farmers' income, the socialization and anti-risk ability of the new rural cooperative medical system should be gradually improved.

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