How long is the second-generation social security card valid?

First, understand the basic knowledge of social security cards

Social Security Card, the full name of social security card, is an integrated circuit (IC) card that is uniformly planned by Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security and issued to the society by local human resources and social security departments, and used in various business fields of human resources and social security. Social security card has the basic functions of information recording, information inquiry and business handling. Electronic certificate, where cardholders enjoy the rights and interests of social security and public employment services.

Second, the characteristics of the second generation of social security cards

Compared with the first generation social security card, the second generation social security card has been significantly improved in technology, and more advanced security technology and anti-counterfeiting measures have been adopted, greatly improving the security and reliability of the card. At the same time, the second-generation social security card has more functions, such as financial function and medical settlement function, which provides cardholders with more convenient services.

Third, the determination of the validity period of social security card.

The validity period of social security cards is not uniformly stipulated in the whole country, but determined by local social security departments or card-issuing banks according to local actual conditions and regulations. Therefore, cardholders need to pay attention to the relevant notices of the local social security department or the issuing bank and know the specific validity period of their social security cards.

In general, the validity period of the second-generation social security card is 10 year. However, it should be noted that this is only an approximate time range, and the specific validity period needs to be determined according to local regulations. If the social security card is about to expire, the cardholder needs to change the card at the local social security department or the issuing bank in time, so as not to affect his social security rights.

Four, the social security card after the expiration of the treatment

When the social security card expires, the cardholder needs to bring the valid ID card and the original social security card to the local social security department or the issuing bank for card replacement. When changing the card, you need to fill in the relevant application form and pay a certain fee. After successful card replacement, the cardholder will get a new social security card and continue to enjoy social security rights and public employment services.

To sum up:

The validity period of the second generation social security card is determined according to the regulations of the local social security department or the issuing bank. Generally it is 10 year. Cardholders need to pay attention to the relevant local notices, know the specific validity period of their social security cards in time, and go through the card replacement procedures in time before the expiration to protect their social security rights.

Legal basis:

Measures of the People's Republic of China on the Administration of Social Security Cards

Article 16 stipulates:

Provincial, prefecture-level human resources and social security departments that are allowed to issue social security cards should formulate clear rules for the application and management of social security cards, and announce them to the public through express delivery in service places and publicity on government websites. The social security card application management program shall include the following contents:

(a) the function and purpose of the social security card;

(two) the issuance, application conditions and application procedures of social security cards;

(three) the scope of use of social security cards (including use restrictions), the term of use and the method of use;

(four) the procedures for reporting the loss and reissue the social security card after it is damaged or lost;

(five) the rights and obligations of the card issuer, the cardholder and other relevant parties.