What should I do if my social security card is lost after my death?

Legal analysis: the insured person has passed away, the medical insurance card can no longer be used, and it can not be reissued if it is lost. According to "Social Insurance Law", personal account pension has the nature of compulsory savings and belongs to individuals. If an individual dies (including before and after retirement), the pension balance in the personal account can be inherited. In case of death due to illness or non-work-related reasons, the survivors can receive funeral subsidies and survivors' pensions.

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.