Can I swipe my social security card?

Social security cards can be bought at designated pharmacies and medical institutions.

Social security card has the function of medical insurance. Cardholders can buy drugs that meet the medical insurance catalogue at designated pharmacies and medical institutions with social security cards. However, the types and quantities of drugs that can be purchased are limited by the medical insurance policy, and usually only the drugs in the medical insurance drug list are covered.

The main materials required for handling social security cards are as follows:

1. Identity certificates and valid identity documents, such as China People's Identity Card and National Identity Card; If it is for minors, you need to bring the valid identity certificate of the guardian and the proof of guardianship relationship (such as birth certificate, household registration book, etc.). ).

2. Household registration book, the original and photocopy of the applicant's own household registration book; If the household registration information is inconsistent with the ID card information, relevant certification materials shall be provided.

Three, social security certificate, the relevant proof of participating in social insurance (if any), generally issued by the unit or community;

Fourth, recent photos

Five, according to the specific situation of different regions and individuals, it may be necessary to provide relevant materials, such as employment certificate, student certificate, retirement certificate, etc. ;

To sum up, you can use social security cards to buy drugs in qualified pharmacies and medical institutions, but you must follow local social insurance policies and regulations.

Legal basis:

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

Article 28

Medical expenses that meet the basic medical insurance drug list, diagnosis and treatment items, medical service facilities standards and emergency rescue shall be paid by the basic medical insurance fund in accordance with state regulations.