“We will continue to strengthen the foundation of universal healthcare and promote the inclusion of innovative drugs in reimbursement.”

During the “15th Five-Year Plan” period, medical insurance will consolidate the foundation of universal healthcare and promote high-quality development. More innovative drugs are expected to be included in the reimbursement scope. Currently, 303 coordination areas in 28 provinces have achieved zero personal out-of-pocket expenses for hospitalization and childbirth within the policy range. In the first seven months of this year, the maternity insurance fund spent 78.42 billion yuan, benefiting 25.56 million people.