How to use the electronic social security card to go to the hospital?

The use of electronic social security cards in hospitals includes the steps of applying for binding electronic social security cards, paying for medical registration, and checking and reimbursing medical expenses. Electronic social security cards are relatively simple to use in hospitals. As an electronic form of entity social security card, it provides cardholders with more convenient medical security services. When using the electronic social security card for medical treatment, the cardholder only needs to follow the following steps.

First, apply for and bind the electronic social security card

First of all, the cardholder needs to install the official APP or related service platform corresponding to the social security card in the mobile phone and complete the real-name registration. Then, according to the guidance of APP or platform, bind your physical social security card with the electronic social security card. In the process of binding, you need to enter some personal information and verification information to ensure the security and accuracy of the account.

Second, medical registration and payment

Cardholders can directly use the electronic social security card to register when seeking medical treatment. In the hospital registration window or self-service registration machine, select the electronic social security card registration option and follow the prompts. After successful registration, the cardholder can use the electronic social security card to pay medical expenses. This usually includes outpatient fees, examination fees, medicine fees, etc. The cardholder only needs to choose the electronic social security card to pay in the hospital payment window or self-service payment machine, and enter the corresponding payment password to complete the payment.

Three, medical expenses inspection and reimbursement

The electronic social security card also provides the function of medical expenses inquiry and reimbursement. Cardholders can view their medical expenses details and reimbursement progress on the mobile APP or service platform. If eligible for reimbursement, the cardholder can also submit an application for reimbursement online and upload relevant supporting materials. The hospital or social security department will directly transfer the reimbursement to the cardholder's bank account after approval.

Fourth, matters needing attention

When using the electronic social security card for medical treatment, cardholders should pay attention to protecting the safety of personal information and payment password to avoid leakage or misappropriation. At the same time, cardholders also need to pay attention to the validity and update of the electronic social security card to ensure the normal use of the electronic social security card.

To sum up:

The use of electronic social security cards in hospitals includes the steps of applying for binding electronic social security cards, paying for medical registration, and checking and reimbursing medical expenses. Cardholders can enjoy convenient medical security services only by completing the relevant steps according to the operating instructions. Cardholders should pay attention to the security of personal information and payment password, and the validity and renewal of electronic social security cards.

Legal basis:

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

Article 58 provides that:

The employing unit shall, within 30 days from the date of employment, apply to the social insurance agency for social insurance registration for its employees. If the social insurance has not been registered, the social insurance agency shall verify the social insurance premium it should pay.

People's Republic of China (PRC) electronic signature method

Article 3 provides that:

In civil activities, the parties may agree to use or not use electronic signatures and data messages in contracts or other documents, vouchers and other documents. A document in the form of electronic signature or data message agreed by the parties shall not be denied its legal effect just because it is in the form of electronic signature or data message.