In force 1 Sept 2024
Public Universal Health Insurance enrolment for long-term foreign residents clarified
NIA and the National Healthcare Security Administration clarified in September 2024 that long-term foreign residents (Z visa holders with 6+ months of consecutive employment) are eligible for and may be required to enrol in the Urban Employee Basic Medical Insurance scheme — depending on the locality. Implementation varies materially across cities; Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen have stricter enforcement than secondary cities.
Who it affects: Long-term foreign residents on Z visa or work-permit holders.
State Council of the People's Republic of China ↗ · verified 2026-04-19