How old can a child be to pay social security

Children can't pay social security until they are sixteen years old.

Children who have not reached the age of sixteen cannot pay into social security, but the state has set up a children's medical insurance system in order to protect the medical rights of children. The system requires the family and the treasury to each pay 75 yuan, for a total of 150 yuan for the year, and covers hospitalization and major outpatient care, but not general outpatient care. Children's health insurance is paid for once a year, and failure to pay will result in no entitlement to health insurance. This system ensures that minors can get basic medical coverage when they are under 16, even if they cannot join social security.

The age limit for social security participation:

1. According to China's current social insurance law, the age of participation in basic employee pension insurance generally starts from 16 years old, which is the starting point of the legal working age;

2. Minors usually do not have the legal ability to work before they are 16 years old, and therefore are not included in the scope of payment of social insurance for employees;

3. For minors under the age of 16, their medical care is usually covered by their guardian's social insurance or through participation in the basic medical insurance for urban and rural residents;

4. Under certain special circumstances, such as minors engaging in special jobs such as cultural and artistic performances, special arrangements for social security contributions may be in place;

5. Once minors reach the legal working age and begin to work, they should participate in social insurance and pay the corresponding social security contributions in accordance with state regulations.

In summary, children under the age of sixteen can not pay social security, but the state has set up a children's medical insurance system, requiring families and finances to pay 150 yuan each for a full year, including hospitalization and outpatient treatment of major diseases. Children's medical insurance is paid for once a year, ensuring that minors receive basic medical coverage when they are under the age of sixteen.

Legal basis:

The Social Insurance Law of the People's Republic of China

Article 4

Employers and individuals within the territory of the People's Republic of China pay social insurance premiums in accordance with the law, and have the right to inquire into the records of contributions and individual rights and interests, and to request social insurance agencies to provide social insurance counseling and other related services. Individuals enjoy social insurance benefits in accordance with the law, and have the right to supervise the payment of contributions for them by their own units.