How did the money on the social security card come from?

Legal analysis: social security is managed according to the overall account. 80% of the contributions made by units and individuals should go into the overall account, and about 20% of the balance should go into the personal account, that is, the part that is paid into your own account every month. For how to use this money, you can enjoy certain discounts, such as free registration fee, when you go to a pharmacy to buy medicine and show your medical insurance card in hospital.

Legal basis: People's Republic of China (PRC) Social Insurance Law.

Article 4 Employers and individuals in People's Republic of China (PRC) shall pay social insurance premiums according to law, and have the right to inquire about payment records and personal rights and interests records, and ask social insurance agencies to provide social insurance consultation and other related services. Individuals enjoy social insurance benefits according to law and have the right to supervise the payment of their own units.

Fifth people's governments at or above the county level shall incorporate social insurance into the national economic and social development plan. The state raises social insurance funds through multiple channels. People's governments at or above the county level shall give necessary financial support to social insurance. The state supports social insurance through preferential tax policies.