A home hospital bed is equipment and supplies similar to a hospital room that is used by a family under the direction of a physician to treat a patient or relieve an ailment. Currently, home hospital beds are included in health insurance coverage, but the exact reimbursement rate varies by region. For example, Beijing's health insurance can reimburse 70% of the cost, while Shanghai's health insurance can reimburse 80% of the cost. Therefore, when purchasing and using a home hospital bed, you need to carefully understand the local health insurance policy and go through the appropriate application and reimbursement procedures. In addition, it should be noted that the purchase and use of home hospital beds need to follow the relevant regulations and standards, such as GB/T 19844-2016 "household medical electrical equipment" standard.
Do I need a doctor's prescription for a home hospital bed? Need. Before purchasing a home hospital bed, you need to get a prescription from a doctor and have it reviewed by your health insurance. At the same time, you need to provide relevant documents and purchase invoices.
Home hospital beds are a convenient treatment device, and reimbursement through health insurance can reduce the financial burden of patients and families. Before using a home hospital bed, you need to understand the local health insurance policy, purchase criteria and procedures to avoid disputes arising from related issues.
Legal basis:
Article 13 of the Measures for the Administration of Basic Medical Insurance for Urban Employees: The hospital shall reimburse the insured person or his/her immediate family members for the expenses deducted from his/her personal portion in accordance with the stipulated medical insurance items and payment standards.