What should I do if my social security card expires?

What should I do if my social security card expires?

When the social security card expires, it can be handled in the following two ways:

1. Replace a new social security card: you can apply to the local social security agency for replacing the social security card. When applying, you need to provide your valid identity certificate and the original social security card. After the audit, the social security agency will issue you a new social security card and cancel the old one.

2. Continue to use the original social security card: If you don't want to replace the new social security card, you can also choose to continue to use the original social security card. In this case, it is necessary to apply to the local social security agency for renewal before the original social security card expires. When applying, you need to provide your valid identity certificate and the original social security card. After the approval, the social security agency will renew the original social security card for continued use.

It should be noted that if your social security card has expired, it is recommended that you apply to the local social security agency for replacement or renewal as soon as possible. Because if your social security card has expired, it may affect your normal enjoyment of social security benefits such as medical reimbursement and pension application.

To sum up: when the social security card expires, you can replace it with a new one or continue to use the original one. But no matter which way you take, I suggest you apply to the local social security agency as soon as possible to ensure that your social security benefits will not be affected.

Legal basis:

Article 20 of the Social Security Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) stipulates that the state shall establish and improve a social security system to guarantee citizens' right to receive material assistance from the state and society in case of old age, illness, work injury, unemployment and maternity.