How to handle the expiration of the medical insurance card

After the expiration of the medical insurance card, the cardholder needs to follow the relevant provisions of the card in a timely manner for the replacement procedures, in order to ensure that their rights and interests of medical insurance will not be affected.

One, understand the expiration of the medical insurance card

First of all, the cardholder needs to pay attention to the expiration time of the medical insurance card. Usually, the expiration date is marked on the card. Once you realize that your card is about to expire, you should prepare the relevant documents as soon as possible and start the process of replacing your card.

Second, prepare to change the card required materials

For the card replacement, the cardholder needs to prepare the following materials:

1. original ID card and photocopies;

2. the original card;

3. recent one-inch color photo;

4. other auxiliary materials that may be required, such as proof of residence, proof of work, etc. (according to local requirements) proof, etc. (depending on local requirements).

Third, go to the designated location for card replacement

Cardholders should go to their local social security card service center or health insurance agency for card replacement procedures. During the process, you need to follow the staff's guidelines to fill out the relevant forms and submit the prepared materials. Upon completion of the process, the staff will advise when and how to collect the new card.

Fourth, get the new medical insurance card

In the specified time, the cardholder can go to the designated place to get the new medical insurance card with the valid ID. When collecting the card, please make sure to check whether the personal information on the new card is correct, and reflect any errors to the staff and make corrections in a timely manner.

In summary:

When the health insurance card expires, cardholders should know the expiration status in advance, prepare relevant documents, go to the designated place to apply for the replacement of the card, and receive the new health insurance card within the specified time. By replacing the card in time, you can ensure that your health insurance rights and interests will not be affected.

Legal basis:

The Social Insurance Law of the People's Republic of China

Article 58 stipulates:

An employer shall apply for social insurance registration with the social insurance agency for its employees within 30 days from the date of employment. If it fails to register for social insurance, the social insurance agency shall authorize the social insurance premiums it shall pay.

Individual industrial and commercial households without employees who voluntarily participate in social insurance, part-time employees who do not participate in social insurance with their employers, and other flexibly employed persons shall apply to the social insurance administrative organization for social insurance registration.

The State establishes a nationally unified individual social security number. Individual social security numbers are citizens' identity numbers.

Article 61 stipulates:

Social insurance premium collection agencies shall collect social insurance premiums in full and on time in accordance with the law, and inform employers and individuals of the status of payment on a regular basis.