What are the characteristics of social security

The characteristics of social insurance: broad coverage, basic protection, multi-level, sustainable, and in line with the level of economic and social development. The specific types of social security include basic pension insurance, basic medical insurance, work injury insurance, unemployment insurance and so on.

Legal Basis

Article 3 of the Social Insurance Law of the People's Republic of China

The social insurance system adheres to the policy of broad coverage, basic coverage, multi-level, and sustainability, and the level of social insurance should be commensurate with the level of economic and social development.

Article 2 of the Social Insurance Law of the People's Republic of China

The State establishes a system of social insurance, including basic pension insurance, basic medical insurance, work-related injury insurance, unemployment insurance, maternity insurance, etc., and guarantees the right of citizens to receive material assistance from the State and society in accordance with the law in the event of old age, illness, work-related injury, unemployment, or childbirth.

Article 4 of the Law of the People's Republic of China on Social Insurance

Employers and individuals in the territory of the People's Republic of China pay social insurance premiums in accordance with the law, and have the right to inquire about the records of payment of premiums and records of the rights and interests of individuals, as well as to request social insurance agencies to provide social insurance counseling and other related services.

Individuals enjoy social insurance benefits in accordance with the law, and have the right to supervise the payment of contributions for them by their own units.