Does social security include medical insurance?

Social security includes medical insurance.

First, the basic composition of social security

Social security, that is, social insurance, is a social and economic system that provides income or compensation for people who have lost their ability to work, are temporarily unemployed or suffer losses due to health reasons. Social security mainly includes pension insurance, medical insurance, unemployment insurance, industrial injury insurance and maternity insurance. These five types of insurance constitute the social insurance system in China, aiming at providing all-round protection for members of society.

Second, medical insurance is a part of social security.

Among them, medical insurance is an important part of social security. The main function of medical insurance is to provide medical expenses reimbursement for the insured when he is sick or injured, so as to reduce his economic burden. Whether urban workers or urban and rural residents, as long as they participate in social security, they will generally participate in medical insurance at the same time and enjoy the corresponding medical security.

Third, the relationship between social security and medical insurance.

Social security and medical confidentiality are inseparable. On the one hand, social security provides institutional guarantee and financial support for medical insurance; On the other hand, medical insurance is the most important part of the social security system, which is directly related to the vital interests of the broad masses of the people. So what we usually call "social security" actually includes various safeguard measures including "medical insurance".

Fourthly, the differences of social security policies in different regions.

It should be noted that although there are uniform regulations on social security and medical insurance in China, the specific policies and standards may be different due to regional differences. Therefore, when understanding and enjoying social security and medical insurance benefits, it is suggested that the insured should consult the local social security department or relevant institutions in time to ensure that their rights and interests are fully guaranteed.

To sum up:

Social security includes medical insurance, and the two are inseparable. Social security provides all-round protection for the insured, and medical insurance is the most important part, which is directly related to the vital interests of the insured. When the insured understands and enjoys social security benefits, he should fully understand local policies and standards to ensure that his rights and interests are fully protected.

Legal basis:

People's Republic of China (PRC) social insurance law

Article 2 provides that:

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.

Article 23 provides that:

Employees should participate in the basic medical insurance for employees, and employers and employees should pay the basic medical insurance premiums in accordance with state regulations.

Individual industrial and commercial households without employees, part-time employees who have not participated in the basic medical insurance for employees and other flexible employees can participate in the basic medical insurance for employees, and individuals pay the basic medical insurance premium in accordance with state regulations.