Is there a time limit for social security cards?

Legal analysis: the social security card has a time limit. In fact, the term division of social security cards, like ID cards, is differentiated according to age. If the cardholder is under the age of 16, the social security card is valid for six years. If the cardholder is over 26 years old and under 60 years old, the social security card is valid for 20 years. If the cardholder is over 60 years old, the social security card will be valid for a long time.

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, industrial injury insurance, unemployment insurance and maternity insurance, so as to guarantee citizens' right to receive material assistance from the state and society in accordance with the law in case of old age, illness, industrial injury, unemployment and maternity.

Article 3 The social insurance system adheres to the principles of wide coverage, basic protection, multi-level and sustainability, and the level of social insurance should be compatible with the level of economic and social development.