Do I need to apply for a new social security card to change cities?

You need to reissue your social security card when you arrive in a new city.

1, cancel the medical insurance relationship in the original insured place;

2. Apply to the Municipal Social Security Center for the transfer of medical insurance relationship;

3, with the agency issued by the "insurance (together) certificate" and medical insurance payment certificate;

4, fill in the "medical insurance relationship transfer application form";

5, to the city social security fund settlement center for medical insurance relationship and personal account transfer procedures.

Provisions on the inter-provincial use of social security cards:

1. Real-name system management of social security cards: the information of social security card holders is consistent with that of their ID cards to ensure the uniqueness and security of social security cards;

2. Social security card settlement for medical treatment in different places: when a cardholder goes to see a doctor in different places, he can realize direct settlement across provinces through social security card, which reduces the reimbursement process;

3. Update of social security card information: When the social security card holder changes his work place or residence address, he needs to update his personal information at the local social security agency;

4. Report the loss of social security card and replace it: if the social security card is lost or damaged, the cardholder shall report the loss in time and go through the replacement procedures according to the regulations of the local social security agency;

5. Electronic application of social security cards: With the popularity of electronic social security cards, cardholders can use the functions of social security cards through electronic means such as mobile phone applications, which improves convenience.

To sum up, it takes a series of procedures to re-apply for social security card after changing cities, including canceling the medical insurance relationship of the original insured place, applying for transfer to the municipal social security center, providing relevant documents and filling out the application form, and finally going to the municipal social security fund settlement center for transfer procedures.

Legal basis:

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

Article 4

Social security cards are constructed in accordance with the principle of "one card is multi-purpose and universal". The issuance of social security cards in all localities must comply with the requirements of safety, integrity and public welfare, adopt unified national standards and norms, and ensure their use throughout the country.