What does social security mean?

Legal analysis: Social insurance is a social and economic system that provides income or compensation for those who lose their ability to work, are temporarily unemployed or suffer losses due to health reasons. The main items of social insurance include endowment insurance, medical insurance, unemployment insurance, industrial injury insurance and maternity insurance. Social insurance is a kind of welfare provided by the state to the people, with a wide range of protection and a relatively low degree of protection. But social insurance is the foundation, commercial insurance is the supplement, and the function of social insurance is irreplaceable by commercial insurance. Therefore, it is suggested to purchase social insurance first, and then consider commercial insurance if possible. Social security pension insurance can be paid 15 years, medical insurance can be paid for 20 years, and you can also enjoy medical insurance benefits after retirement.

Legal basis: Article 2 of People's Republic of China (PRC) Social Insurance Law The state establishes social insurance systems such as basic old-age insurance, basic medical insurance, industrial injury insurance, unemployment insurance and maternity insurance. To ensure citizens' right to receive material assistance from the state and society in accordance with the law in cases of old age, illness, work injury, unemployment and maternity.