Definition of Medical Materials in National Health Insurance(NHI)
- Consumable Items such as medical device or Quasi-drug used in medical treatment for NHI insured patients and should be approved by MFDS(Former KFDA) or by the relevant laws and authorized by Minister of Health and Welfare
Type of Medical Materials
- - Disposable Medical materials, such as the artificial joint, stent, and etc which are prescribed by “Medical Device Act”
- - Quasi-drugs which are prescribed by "Pharmaceutical Affairs Act" such as gauze, bandages and so on.
- - Some items of manufactured goods (batteries, CD, etc.)
Listing of Medical Materials
System | Negative List System - All medical materials are classified as NHI covered service (Reimbursement) or NHI non-covered service (non-reimbursement) |
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Listing Application | Apply within 30days from the date of MFDS approval by manufacturer or importer |
Notification | Public announcement by Minister of Health and Welfare |
Reimbursement Appraisal Process
Medical Material related New Health technology