Is it necessary to apply for a student social security card?

This is necessary. Social security card is a card issued for people who participate in social insurance (including endowment insurance, medical insurance, work injury insurance, maternity insurance and unemployment insurance) to replace medical insurance card, employment card and pension card. It is an important document to prove identity and enjoy social security benefits. Cardholders can enjoy basic medical insurance, industrial injury insurance, maternity insurance, unemployment insurance and other social insurance benefits through social security cards. Student social security card can provide students with identification, enjoy social insurance benefits, and facilitate employment and future application of social security system.