The difference between the second and third generation social security cards

Legal analysis: The front of the third-generation social security card is designed according to the unified standard layout. The A side is the national emblem with a blue background, the B side is marked with photos, names, ID numbers and other information, and the magnetic stripe is a hidden magnetic stripe. On June 20 1 July 1 day and September1day, the third generation social security card was launched in Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University. It can realize the settlement of medical expenses for inter-provincial hospitalization. By using the loaded contactless chip, people's livelihood services such as bus, subway, public bicycle, refueling, taxi payment, borrowing books and so on are included in the application scope, and it has the functions of cash deposit and withdrawal, transfer and consumption. 2. The third-generation social security card is similar to the second-generation social security card in appearance, and the signs of "all-in-one card" and "flash payment" are added to the card, that is, the contactless function of "passing by" is added. Through this technical upgrade, it can greatly facilitate cardholders to use their cards. It is understood that the third generation social security card is an integrated circuit (IC) card, which uses state secret algorithm to enhance security.

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.