What medical equipment can I buy with my medical insurance card. That is, there is a lot of money inside, flat can not spend, want to buy something

Medicare card is earmarked for special use, only in the designated hospital pharmacy to see a doctor to buy drugs, in the designated hospital to see a doctor to swipe the card, can not buy household goods, health care products, medical equipment and so on. Previously, the media has also exposed the phenomenon that some pharmacies violate the medical insurance card brush household goods, health care products.

However, with the advancement and improvement of the national healthcare reform policy, some places allow the insured to use their health insurance cards to pay for vaccination and medical checkups at designated medical institutions. Some places can also buy medical equipment in designated pharmacies, such as blood glucose tester, blood pressure meter, thermometer, stethoscope and so on. However, it is important to note that medical expenses that have already been settled and paid in cash by the individual cannot be offset against the funds later transferred to the card.

You can call the telecom 114 to check the number, transfer to the local social security department, specifically consult your local health insurance policy, to see whether it is permissible to use the health insurance card to buy medical equipment, devices and so on.