Influenza vaccine in most areas is not covered by medical insurance, so it cannot be paid by medical insurance card. However, some areas may have specific policies or subsidies, so that part or all of the cost of influenza vaccine can be paid through medical insurance. Each region has its own specific regulations and implementation standards for whether influenza vaccine is included in medical insurance. Generally speaking, if the vaccine is included in the local medical insurance catalogue, it can be paid by medical insurance card. However, due to the regular update and adjustment of the medical insurance catalogue, the specific inclusion may change.
The scope of use of medical insurance card mainly includes the following three aspects.
1, used to buy medicine: when the insured buys medicine at the designated pharmacy, they can pay with the medical insurance card.
2. Used for reimbursement: If you go to the hospital for medical treatment, whether it is outpatient or inpatient, you can use the medical insurance card for reimbursement if it reaches the medical insurance deductible line and is within the scope of medical insurance reimbursement.
3. Medical expenses: When the participants are sick, they can register with the designated hospital with the medical insurance card and medical insurance manual.
To sum up, whether influenza vaccine can be used in medical insurance mainly depends on local specific policies and whether the vaccine is included in the medical insurance catalogue. For accurate information, please consult the local medical insurance department or medical institution. At the same time, even if it cannot be paid by medical insurance, self-funded influenza vaccination is an important measure to protect personal and public health.
Legal basis:
People's Republic of China (PRC) social insurance law
Article 28
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.