Does the social security card need to be replaced when it expires?

The social security card has expired and needs to be replaced. As a special card with financial function, social security card has a certain validity period. According to relevant statistics, millions of social security cards in China have expired, and this number is still growing. After the social security card expires, the cardholder will not be able to use social security services normally, and may even affect personal rights such as medical care and pension. Cardholders can take the initiative to change their social security cards at the social security card service center before their expiration. The card replacement process is relatively simple, just fill in the relevant forms, pay the work fee and submit the photo of your ID card. The new card will usually be made within 15 working days, and the cardholder can get the new card at the designated place with the receipt.