Should I change my social security card when it expires in 2023?

When the social security card expires in 2023, there is no need to change it.

The social security card is long-term, and you don't need to reapply when it expires. You can continue to use it if its function is normal. If the social security card is valid for more than 10 years, but it is not damaged, its medical function will not be affected, and it can still be used as a medical certificate.

If the chip of social security card needs to be replaced due to aging and damage, and the social security card cannot be swiped or seriously worn, you can apply for card replacement at the social security card center service outlet with the original and photocopy of the card and your ID card. If the basic identity information is changed, you must first go through the formalities for changing your personal data with the social security agency, and after receiving the Confirmation Sheet of Personal Data Change issued by the social security agency, you should apply for card replacement with the original and photocopy of your ID card and the Confirmation Sheet of Personal Data Change at the service outlets of the social security card center.

What's the difference between social security card and medical insurance card?

1, different concepts.

Social security is a social and economic system stipulated by the state, which provides compensation for some temporary unemployment or losses caused by health reasons. Medical insurance is medical insurance, and expenses incurred within a reasonable range for his illness can be reimbursed.

2. Different functions

Social security card has a wide range of functions, not only the function of medical insurance card, but also an important certificate for handling various social security businesses, such as receiving unemployment benefits. The medical insurance card has few functions, and can only be used in hospitals or pharmacies to enjoy medical insurance benefits.

3, the scope of use is different

Medical insurance cards are generally reimbursed in hospitals that handle cards. If you need to submit an expense account in a different place, you need to file it in a different place. Social security cards will be configured according to the unified arrangement of Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, and social security cards will realize "multi-purpose and universal for one card".

4. The issuing departments are different.

The social security card is issued by the human society department, and the medical insurance card is undertaken by the local bank. Insured people usually only need to apply for social security cards through bank outlets cooperated by local social security departments, and medical insurance cards are issued by medical insurance departments.

5. Different attributes

Social security card is both a social security card and a bank card. We can use the social security card to deposit and withdraw money from the financial account and swipe the card. Medical insurance cards can only be used for medical treatment, such as reimbursement and settlement in hospitals.

6, security is not the same

The confidentiality and security of social security cards have been accepted by the state, and the security of social security cards is much stronger than that of medical insurance cards.