Legal basis: "Regulations on the Supervision and Administration of the Use of Medical Insurance Funds" Article 8 The use of medical insurance funds shall conform to the scope of payment stipulated by the state. The scope of medical insurance fund payment shall be formulated by the administrative department of medical insurance in the State Council according to law. The people's governments of provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government shall, in accordance with the authority and procedures prescribed by the state, supplement the specific items and standards paid by the medical security fund within their respective administrative areas, and report them to the administrative department of medical security of the State Council for the record.
Article 1 In order to strengthen the supervision and management of the use of medical insurance funds, ensure the safety of funds, promote the effective use of funds and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of citizens' medical insurance, these Regulations are formulated in accordance with the Social Insurance Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) and other relevant laws.
Article 2 These Regulations shall apply to the use, supervision and management of basic medical insurance (including maternity insurance) funds, medical assistance funds and other medical insurance funds in People's Republic of China (PRC).
Article 3 The use of medical insurance funds shall be centered on people's health, and the level of protection shall be commensurate with the level of economic and social development, and the principles of legality, safety, openness and convenience shall be followed.
Article 4 The supervision and management of the use of medical insurance funds shall combine government supervision, social supervision, industry self-discipline and personal integrity.