Can social security cards be used in different places?

First, the basic functions of the social security card

As a unified social security card issued by the state, social security card has many functions, including recording and inquiring personal social insurance information, handling various social insurance businesses, and serving as a electronic certificate for purchasing drugs and settling medical expenses. The realization of these functions provides convenient social security services for the insured.

Second, the possibility of off-site use.

The social security card was originally designed to facilitate the insured to enjoy social security services nationwide. So in most cases, social security cards can be used in different places. For example, when the insured person goes to see a doctor in a different place, he can use the social security card to settle the medical expenses; When handling social security business in different places, you can also use social security cards for identity verification and information inquiry.

Three. Restrictions and conditions for off-site use

Although social security cards can be used in different places, the specific scope and conditions of use may be affected by regional and policy differences. There may be differences in social security systems in different regions, resulting in some functions of social security cards not being used in different places or requiring specific operation procedures. In addition, some special types of social security cards may have stricter restrictions on off-site use.

In order to ensure that the social security card is used in different places, the insured should pay attention to the following points: First, ensure that the social security card has been activated and used normally; Secondly, understand and abide by the relevant regulations and procedures for the use of social security cards in different places; Finally, when using social security cards in different places, pay attention to protecting personal information and account security to avoid leakage and misappropriation.

Fourth, improve the convenience of using social security cards in different places.

In order to improve the convenience of using social security cards in different places, the state and local governments are gradually promoting the national networking and mutual recognition of social security information systems. This will help to break down regional barriers, realize the sharing and intercommunication of social security information, and make it more convenient for insured people to use social security cards in different places.

To sum up:

Social security cards can be used in different places, but due to differences in regions and policies, the specific scope and conditions of use may be different. Insured personnel need to understand and abide by relevant regulations and procedures to ensure the normal use of social security cards. At the same time, the government and relevant departments should also strengthen the construction and optimization of the social security information system to enhance the convenience of using social security cards in different places.

Legal basis:

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

Article 64 provides that:

Social insurance funds include basic endowment insurance fund, basic medical insurance fund, industrial injury insurance fund, unemployment insurance fund and maternity insurance fund. All social insurance funds shall be accounted for according to the types of social insurance, and a unified national accounting system shall be implemented.

Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security's Opinions on Accelerating the Application of Social Security Card

Article 2 provides that:

The goal of social security card application is "one card is multi-purpose and universal". By the end of the "Twelfth Five-Year Plan" period, social security cards should be widely used throughout the country, and cross-regional use of cards will be initially realized.

Notice of People's Republic of China (PRC) and Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security on Doing a Good Job in the Transfer and Continuation of the Inter-provincial Basic Medical Insurance for Migrant Workers

Clearly require all localities to do a good job in the transfer and continuation of the basic medical insurance relationship for migrant workers to protect the legitimate rights and interests of the insured.