Is the medical card a social security card?

Legal analysis: No, social security card and medical insurance card are different. They are not the same card. Social security card is an IC card with various social security functions, including the function of medical insurance card; Medical insurance card is a special card for medical insurance. Cardholders can use medical insurance cards to enjoy services related to medical insurance, such as purchasing medicines and paying bills. Medical insurance cards can generally be activated in designated pharmacies or banks, and social security cards need to be activated in designated banks. Both need to be activated before they can be used.

Legal basis: People's Republic of China (PRC) Social Insurance Law.

Article 4 Employers and individuals who pay social insurance premiums according to law in People's Republic of China (PRC) 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.