What are the benefits of upgrading the third generation social security card?

Legal analysis: The third-generation medical insurance card has added the function of financial "flash payment" and changed "card insertion" into "card waving", which can realize rapid identity authentication and micro-payment in hospitals, campuses, public transportation, libraries, scenic spots and supermarkets.

The third generation social security card is compatible with all the functions of the second generation social security card, and it is an upgraded version of the second generation smart card technology and security.

The third generation social security card has added the functions of disconnection, asymmetric security authentication system, biometric identification, personal CA certificate and so on. , and has become the best and most widely used e-government card in China. It can be widely used in other public services and smart city construction fields, such as social security, medical insurance, medical treatment and drug purchase, unified wage distribution, various subsidies and subsidies, and smart transportation. People who have already applied for the second-generation social security card do not need to rush to apply for the third-generation social security card, and they need to reissue it when the second-generation social security card expires or is lost.

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

Article 2 The state establishes social insurance systems such as basic old-age insurance, basic medical insurance (such as balance 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 in case of old age, illness, industrial injury, unemployment and maternity.

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.

Fifth people's governments at or above the county level shall incorporate social insurance into the national economic and social development plan.

The state raises social insurance funds through multiple channels. People's governments at or above the county level shall give necessary financial support to social insurance.

The state supports social insurance through preferential tax policies.

Article 6 The State exercises strict supervision over social insurance funds.

The State Council and the people's governments of provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government shall establish and improve the supervision and management system of social insurance funds to ensure the safe and effective operation of social insurance funds.

People's governments at or above the county level shall take measures to encourage and support all sectors of society to participate in the supervision of social insurance funds.