Patient's question:
Doctor, my relative's child is two years old this year. He suffers from congenital heart disease. Due to financial difficulties, there has never been enough money to treat the child. Recently, it is said that the government can cover 80% of the cost for congenital heart disease. Could you please explain how the government provides an 80% prepayment for the treatment of congenital heart disease?Doctor's answer:
As for the current national healthcare system, if you are enrolled in the rural cooperative medical care, in most cases, the treatment for congenital heart disease will involve an approximately 50% prepayment rate. If the expenses reach a certain level, the local civil affairs bureau may provide additional support for major illnesses, which could result in a prepayment rate of around 70% in total. It is recommended that you understand the local policies in this regard.