Is the pension age calculated according to the date of ID card?

Is the pension age calculated according to the date of ID card?

In China, the age of receiving basic pension is indeed calculated according to the date of birth on the identity card. Generally speaking, men need to be over 60 years old, and women need to be over 55 years old (management and technical positions) or 50 years old (production and logistics positions), and they can receive the basic pension after paying the old-age insurance 15 years. The date of birth on the identity card is the key factor to determine whether a person reaches the age of receiving pension.

First, the importance of identity cards.

The identity card is a valid identity document of People's Republic of China (PRC) (China) citizens, which has legal effect. Information on the ID card, including name, gender, date of birth, ID number, etc. , is an important basis to prove citizenship and age. Therefore, when going through the formalities of receiving pension, you must provide valid identity documents.

Two, the age of pension provisions

According to "People's Republic of China (PRC) Social Insurance Law" and related policies, the age requirement for receiving basic pension is 60 years old for men and 55 years old for women (management and technical posts) or 50 years old (production and logistics posts). In addition, it is necessary to meet the conditions that the pension insurance payment reaches 15 years. When calculating whether to reach the age of receiving pension, the date of birth on the identity card shall prevail.

Third, the handling of special circumstances

If the date of birth on the identity card does not match the actual age, the citizen may apply to the public security organ where the household registration is located for correction. After verification, the public security organ may issue a new identity card, and the date of birth on the new identity card shall prevail. During the period of applying for correcting the date of birth, if the right to receive a pension is affected, you can apply to the social insurance agency and provide relevant supporting materials. The social insurance agency will review and deal with it according to the actual situation.

To sum up: in China, the age of receiving basic pension is calculated according to the date of birth on the ID card. Identity card is a valid identity document with legal effect, and the date of birth on it is the key factor to determine whether a person reaches the age of receiving pension. If the date of birth on the identity card does not match the actual age, citizens can apply to the public security organ for correction, and provide relevant certification materials to the social insurance agency during the correction period to safeguard their rights and interests.

Legal basis:

Article 10 of the Law of the People's Republic of China on Resident Identity Cards stipulates that the resident identity card of the People's Republic of China is a valid identity document for People's Republic of China (PRC) (China) citizens. Citizens engaged in related activities need to prove their identity, and have the right to use their resident identity cards to prove their identity.

Article 10 of the Social Insurance Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) stipulates that individuals who participate in the basic old-age insurance will receive the basic old-age pension on a monthly basis when they reach the statutory retirement age and have paid the accumulated contributions for fifteen years. Among them, the legal retirement age means that men are over 60 years old and women are over 55 years old (management and technical posts) or 50 years old (production and logistics posts).