Is the social security card the second generation or the third generation?

You don't need to change the second-generation social security card

The second generation social security card has no expiration date, so there is no need to change it for three generations. Those who have already applied for the second-generation social security card need not apply for the third-generation social security card, and the second-generation social security card will be reissued when it expires or is lost. The third generation social security card is compatible with all the functions of the second generation social security card, and it is an upgraded version of the second generation card technology and security.

The third generation social security card has added the functions of disconnection, asymmetric security authentication system, biometric identification, personal CA certificate and so on. , and has become the best and most widely used e-government card in China. It can be widely used in other public services and smart city construction fields, such as social security, medical insurance, medical treatment and drug purchase, unified wage distribution, various subsidies and subsidies, and smart transportation.

The third-generation social security card is not mandatory, and citizens voluntarily choose to renew the third-generation social security card or continue to hold the second-generation social security card. For citizens who have not yet renewed or have not activated the third-generation social security card after renewal, they can still use the original second-generation social security card, and the original social security and financial functions remain unchanged.

If the second-generation social security card is renewed in the original cooperative bank, the financial account of the original second-generation card will be cancelled by the bank and the financial account of the third-generation social security card will be activated. Users who change banks and renew third-generation social security cards can go directly to cooperative banks with their identity documents.

After the financial and social security functions of the third-generation social security card are activated, the social security account of the original second-generation card is automatically cancelled. The balance of medical insurance account is automatically transferred to the third generation social security card, and the financial account is retained. Citizens can decide to keep or cancel in the original cooperative bank.

legal ground

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. Eighth social insurance agencies to provide social insurance services, responsible for social insurance registration, personal rights and interests records, social insurance benefits payment and other work.

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The above answer is only for the current information combined with my understanding of the law, please refer carefully!

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