What to do with a chronic disease card
As the number of patients with chronic diseases increases, how to apply for a chronic disease card has become a hot topic recently. The chronic disease card is a welfare policy launched by the state to reduce the financial burden on patients. Card holders can enjoy exemptions and reductions in medical expenses such as medicines and examinations. This article will introduce in detail the process, required materials, and answers to frequently asked questions about applying for a chronic disease card.
1. Conditions for applying for chronic disease card
To apply for a chronic disease card, you must meet the following conditions:
| Conditions | Detailed description |
|---|---|
| disease spectrum | High blood pressure, diabetes, coronary heart disease and other chronic diseases specified by the state |
| Diagnosis certificate | A diagnosis certificate must be issued by a second-level hospital or above. |
| Medicare status | Need to participate in the basic medical insurance for urban employees or urban and rural residents |
2. Materials required for processing
Preparing the following materials can improve processing efficiency:
| Material name | Remarks |
|---|---|
| Original and copy of ID card | Copy front and back |
| Original medical insurance card | Must be within the validity period |
| Recent medical records | Including outpatient medical records, inpatient medical records, etc. |
| inspection report | Relevant inspection results within the past 6 months |
| 1 inch bareheaded photo | White or blue background, 2 sheets |
3. Process
The process for applying for a chronic disease card is as follows:
| steps | Operation content |
|---|---|
| first step | Go to a designated hospital specialist clinic to issue a chronic disease diagnosis certificate |
| Step 2 | Fill out the "Application Form for Chronic Disease Outpatient Treatment" |
| Step 3 | Submit the materials to the hospital’s medical insurance office for preliminary review |
| Step 4 | The card will be produced after passing the review by the Medical Insurance Center |
| Step 5 | Receive a chronic disease card (about 15-20 working days) |
4. Frequently Asked Questions
In response to the questions that netizens have recently asked more about, they are summarized as follows:
| question | answer |
|---|---|
| Are there any fees for processing? | The first application is free, and a re-application fee is required (approximately 20 yuan). |
| Can it be done in another place? | It needs to be handled at the insured place, and family members can be supported to do it on their behalf. |
| How long is the validity period? | Generally 3-5 years, upon expiration, re-certification is required |
| What discounts can I enjoy? | The outpatient reimbursement ratio will be increased by 20%-30%, and some drugs will have zero price difference. |
5. Special reminder
1. Recently, chronic disease drug catalogs have been updated in many places, and 35 new drugs including anti-cancer drugs have been added. Cardholders should pay attention to notifications from local medical insurance bureaus in a timely manner.
2. Electronic chronic disease cards have been implemented on a pilot basis in 15 provinces and cities across the country, and electronic vouchers can be applied for through the "National Medical Insurance Service Platform" APP.
3. December is the peak period for centralized processing. It is recommended to avoid this period to avoid delays.
4. If you encounter difficulties in handling, you can call the 12393 national medical insurance service hotline for consultation.
Through the above structured information, we hope to help patients with chronic diseases successfully apply for chronic disease cards and reduce their medical burden. It is recommended that patients consult the local medical insurance department to learn about the latest policies before handling the procedure to ensure that they are fully prepared and can complete the procedure in one go.
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