Where to apply for chronic medical record card

The chronic medical record card we often refer to (also called a chronic disease card or a door-to-door chronic card) is usually processed at the medical insurance handling department in the insured place, or at a designated medical institution designated by the medical insurance bureau. Now many places have also launched online processing channels. You can submit applications through the local medical insurance official account or mini program without going offline.

Speaking of which, I accompanied Uncle Li from the community to apply for a chronic disease certificate for COPD last month. Originally, he was thinking about asking for leave and going to the district medical insurance bureau. But after checking the official account of the local medical insurance bureau, it turned out that the second-level traditional Chinese medicine hospital in their district is the designated chronic disease certification center. We took him with us for nearly half a year. I had a pulmonary function test report and last year’s hospitalization summary. I went to the hospital’s medical insurance department to fill out a recognition form and submitted the application on the same day. I received a notification of approval on the third day. I could check the slow-term insurance benefits directly in the electronic medical insurance voucher without even receiving a physical card.

However, not all places can handle it directly in the hospital. The extent of handling authority is different in different places, and the actual places where it is handled vary quite a bit. In some places, the recognition authority has not yet been given to hospitals. You must first go to a second-level or above public hospital to issue a corresponding chronic disease diagnosis certificate, and then take all the medical records to the window of the Medical Insurance Bureau to submit an application. ； In some cities, the acceptance point has been moved to the street convenience service center. It is more convenient to hand over the materials just by walking downstairs.

Nowadays, many people are asking whether it can be applied in other places. There is currently no unified national regulation on this issue. It is considered to be the most controversial point in the application of chronic disease certificates - some provinces have already implemented universal application within the province, and a few pilot areas support inter-provincial universal application. People who are in other places There is no need to go back to the insured place to submit materials at work, but there are still many areas that temporarily only support the application in the insured place. If you are out of town and your medical insurance is paid in your hometown, it is best to call the 12393 medical insurance hotline in the insured place to inquire about the latest policy in advance to avoid wasting time.

No matter where you apply, it is always a good idea to prepare all the materials in advance. Generally, you need your ID card, social security card, as well as outpatient medical records, examination reports, discharge summaries in the past 1 to 2 years related to the chronic disease you want to apply for. If you ask a relative or friend to do it on your behalf, remember to bring the ID card of the agent.