What should I do if my social security card expires?

Legal analysis: the social security card does not need to be re-applied, and it can continue to be used if its function is normal.

After the expiration of the social security card, if the function of the card is normal, it does not need to be renewed, and it can continue to be used without being limited by the validity period. If the social security card is damaged and needs to be replaced, I or others can take my ID card, the client's ID card and the damaged social security card to the social security card replacement outlet to go through the relevant formalities.

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

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