The difference between insurance and social security

The main differences between social security and insurance are as follows:

1, the object of protection is different: the object of social insurance is workers; Commercial insurance can be anyone.

2. Different basic attributes: social security has the nature of social security; Commercial insurance is for profit.

3. Different payment subjects: social security countries, enterprises and individuals all bear part of it; Commercial insurance is paid by the insured himself.

4. Different management departments: social insurance is managed by government functional departments; Commercial insurance is managed by enterprise insurance companies.

Legal basis:

People's Republic of China (PRC) social insurance law

Article 1 This Law is formulated in accordance with the Constitution for the purpose of adjusting the social insurance relationship, safeguarding citizens' legitimate rights and interests in participating in social insurance and enjoying social insurance benefits, enabling citizens to share the fruits of development and promoting social harmony and stability.

Article 2 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 in case of old age, illness, industrial injury, unemployment and maternity.

Article 3 The social insurance system adheres to the principles of wide coverage, basic protection, multi-level and sustainability, and the level of social insurance should be compatible with the level of economic and social development.

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.