The social security card has not been activated for three years. Can I activate it now?

Legal analysis: the social security card has not been activated for almost a year, and its use will be restricted. The new social security card will be restricted if it is not activated for 6 months after receiving the card. The social security card holder shall activate the social security card within 6 months after receiving the card, during which the medical insurance card can still be used normally. After activating the social security card, the original medical insurance card will automatically become invalid. If it is not activated within the time limit, the original medical insurance card will be restricted. For those who are overdue, the insured should activate the social security card at the bank with a valid ID card and social security card as soon as possible. After activating the social security card, the balance of the medical insurance account is automatically transferred to the social security card, and the medical insurance account returns to normal.

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.