/kloc-in February, 2009, the Regulations on the Supervision and Administration of the Use of Medical Insurance Funds (the State Council Decree No.735) was issued. As the first normative document on fund supervision at the national level since the establishment of the medical insurance system, the Regulations have made macro-planning and clear provisions on the use, supervision and management of medical insurance funds.

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Regulations on the supervision and administration of the use of medical insurance funds

The first chapter always looks blind

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 and medical assistance 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.