医保“个人账户”将全部取消？官方回应：纯属谣言

Core Viewpoint - Recent rumors regarding the cancellation of personal medical accounts in China's healthcare system have been debunked, clarifying that reforms are aimed at optimizing the system without eliminating personal accounts [1][5]. Group 1: Reform Details - The reform of the employee basic medical insurance personal accounts is progressing smoothly, with most regions having completed related work [4]. - The reform aims to establish a common outpatient insurance mechanism without increasing the financial burden on society or individuals [4]. - The rights associated with personal medical accounts remain unchanged, including the ownership of historical balances and new contributions [4][7]. Group 2: Rumor Background - This is not the first instance of such rumors; similar misinformation was addressed in October 2023 [5]. - The rumors misinterpret the true nature of the healthcare reform, misleading the public regarding policy changes [5]. - Personal accounts are designed as exclusive funds for insured individuals, with contributions coming from both personal and employer payments [5][6]. Group 3: Usage Regulations - Funds in personal accounts are part of the basic medical insurance fund and must adhere to regulations, prohibiting their use for non-medical expenses [6]. - The contributions from employees will continue to be fully allocated to personal accounts, while employer contributions will shift entirely to the pooling fund starting January 2024 [5][7].