How old can I pay social security?

Social security can be participated from the age of 16. The state establishes social insurance systems such as basic old-age insurance, basic medical insurance, industrial injury insurance, unemployment insurance and maternity insurance, so as to guarantee citizens' right to receive material assistance from the state and society in accordance with the law when they are old, sick, injured, unemployed and have children. Employers and individuals in People's Republic of China (PRC) pay social insurance premiums according to law, and have the right to inquire about payment records and personal rights records, and require social insurance agencies to provide social insurance consultation and other related services. The process of handling social security cards is as follows:

1. Make sure that personal basic information is correct. Employers and schools can query personal basic information through the online declaration system of human resources and social security in XX City or through the business window of social insurance agencies; Non-on-the-job personnel bring the original and photocopy of their valid ID cards to the streets and towns under their jurisdiction to check their basic personal information.

2. Get a social security card. On-the-job staff, students can receive through units and schools; Non-on-the-job personnel can receive it in the streets and towns in this area.

3. Open a social security card. After receiving the social security card, the insured person will open a social security card at the corresponding bank window with the original social security card and valid identity documents, and minors will be handled by the guardian with the original social security card, valid identity documents of the guardian and the original household registration book.

Legal basis: Article 13 of the Social Insurance Law of People's Republic of China (PRC).

Before employees of state-owned enterprises and institutions participate in the basic old-age insurance, the basic old-age insurance premiums payable during the payment period shall be borne by the government. When the basic old-age insurance fund is insufficient to pay, the government gives subsidies.