Is social security the same as medical insurance?

The biggest difference between social security and medical insurance is the different coverage. Social security includes medical insurance. Social security includes basic old-age insurance, basic medical insurance, unemployment insurance, industrial injury insurance and maternity insurance, while medical insurance simply refers to medical insurance.

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Article 2 of People's Republic of China (PRC) Social Insurance Law

The state establishes social insurance systems such as basic old-age insurance, basic medical insurance, industrial injury insurance, unemployment insurance and maternity insurance, so as to guarantee citizens' right to receive material assistance from the state and society in accordance with the law when they are old, sick, injured, unemployed and have children.

Article 26 of People's Republic of China (PRC) Social Insurance Law

The basic medical insurance for employees, the new rural cooperative medical system and the basic medical insurance for urban residents shall be implemented in accordance with state regulations.

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The above answer is only for the current information combined with my understanding of the law, please refer carefully!

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