I reissued my medical insurance card. Is the original card still available?

The medical insurance card has been reissued and the original card cannot be used.

After the social security card is reissued, the original card is invalid, and naturally it cannot be used again. Therefore, even if the original social security card is found after the new card is reissued, the old card can no longer be used. During the card replacement period, it will take some time for the social security card to be reissued and a new card to be obtained, and the original card can continue to be used; However, when receiving a new card, the old card must be handed in for recycling and cancellation, and the old card will naturally be unusable.

Steps to use the medical insurance card:

1. When the money in the medical insurance card is used to buy medicine, it will be directly deducted from the medical insurance card. If there is enough money in the card, there is no need to pay cash. Not a discount card like a membership card. To put it bluntly, it is the money you paid in, so the money in the card belongs to you, but it has a special purpose. It can only be used to buy medicine and cure diseases, and it can also be inherited.

2. Hospitalization or drug purchase Not all medical care and drugs can be paid by medical insurance card, which depends on the local medical insurance catalogue. The purchased drugs and medical treatment items must be in the local medical insurance catalogue before they can be paid by medical insurance card. If the purchased drugs are not in the local medical insurance catalogue (that is, self-funded drugs and self-funded medical treatment items), they cannot be paid by medical insurance cards, and medical insurance cards can only be used in hospitals or pharmacies designated by local medical insurance centers.

To sum up, the social security card is about to expire. Social security cards are generally valid for 10 years. This social security card will be invalid after 10 years from the date of issuance.

Legal basis:

Article 4 of People's Republic of China (PRC) Social Insurance Law (revised 20 18).

Employers and individuals in People's Republic of China (PRC) pay social insurance premiums according to law, and have the right to inquire about payment records and personal rights records, and require 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.