Can I get reimbursed by my health insurance for purchasing a uric acid meter?

Can I get reimbursed by my health insurance for purchasing a uric acid meter? Purchasing a uric acid meter can not be reimbursed with medical insurance, does not belong to the scope of reimbursement. The medical insurance card is earmarked, only in the designated hospital pharmacy to see the doctor to buy drugs, in the designated hospital to see the card, can not buy living supplies, health care products, medical equipment, and so on. Previously, the media has also exposed the phenomenon of some pharmacies violating 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 vaccinations and medical checkups at designated medical institutions. Some places can also buy medical equipment at designated pharmacies, such as blood glucose testers, blood pressure monitors, thermometers, stethoscopes and so on. However, it is important to note that medical expenses that have already been settled and paid for by the individual in cash cannot be offset against the funds later transferred to the card.

You can call the telecom 114 to check the number and transfer to the local social security department, specifically to 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.