Do I have to go in person to reissue my social security card?

You don't need to go in person to reissue the social security card. The social security card replacement process is as follows:

1, the issuing bank in the place of early insurance application for reissue;

2. After the issuing bank accepts the replacement application, the cardholder needs to pay the corresponding social security card fee and obtain the payment voucher;

3. The staff of the outlets will confirm the procedures;

4. After accepting the card replacement business for 30 working days, the cardholder will collect the card from the service outlets with the original ID card and the application form for card replacement, and go through the card activation procedures at the same time.

If the social security card is lost, stolen or damaged, it should be reported to the nearest social security agency, and a replacement should be made with the ID card or household registration book. When the original medical insurance ic card is replaced by a social security card, a one-inch color photo based on the photo of the second-generation ID card is required. Entrust others to handle, should carry the identity card or residence booklet of the principal and agent. The expenses incurred during the loss or damage of the social security card shall be reimbursed at one time after examination, which is the latest medical expenses incurred before the loss is reported and reissued.

Legal basis: Article 2 of People's Republic of China (PRC) Social Insurance Law.

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 get material help from the state and society in accordance with the law when they are old, sick, injured, unemployed and have children.

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