What is the relationship between social security card number and social security code?

Social security card number and social security code coexist.

The social security code is the serial number automatically formed when making the social security card, and the social security card number is the only ID number of the insured. When social security was first implemented, each insured was assigned a unique number, that is, social security code, to distinguish it from other insured. As time goes by, people realize that the insured can be marked with a unique ID number, so many new social security codes of the insured become ID numbers, but the original codes of the insured also exist and belong to a coexistence relationship.

The role of social security card number is mainly reflected in the following aspects:

1. Participate in social security: the social security card number is the information that everyone must provide when participating in social security. By providing the social security card number, you can enjoy various social insurance benefits such as medical insurance, endowment insurance, work injury insurance and unemployment insurance.

2. Handling social security business: When handling social security business, you need to provide the social security card number. The social security card number can be used as identification, which is convenient for applying for social security services, such as querying social security payment records, applying for social security benefits, and handling social security subsidies.

3. Bank: The social security card number can also be used as the identity certificate of the bank card, which can be used to open a bank account, apply for a credit card, loan and other financial services.

4. Buying a plane ticket: You need to provide proof of identity when buying a plane ticket. The social security card number can be used as one of the proof of identity to facilitate the purchase of a plane ticket.

5. Go through entry and exit formalities: When going through entry and exit formalities, you need to provide proof of identity, and the social security card number can be used as one of the proof of identity to facilitate entry and exit formalities.

7. The social security card number also records the basic information of the individual, including name, ID number, date of birth, gender, nationality, household registration, etc. It can be used to inquire about the payment of personal pension, unemployment, medical care, work injury and maternity insurance, or take the card to the hospital to see a doctor and go to a pharmacy to buy medicine.

To sum up, the social security card number has many uses and is one of the indispensable and important identity documents in our social life.

Legal basis:

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

Article 29

The medical expenses of the insured shall be paid by the basic medical insurance fund, and shall be directly settled by social insurance agencies, medical institutions and pharmaceutical business units.

The administrative department of social insurance and the administrative department of health shall establish a settlement system for medical expenses in different places to facilitate the insured to enjoy the basic medical insurance benefits.