What are the effects of a one-month break in social security?

Social Security interruptions have a direct impact on an individual's health coverage. According to the current laws in China, although the specific consequences of a one-month break in social security payment are not clearly defined, in practice, once social security is interrupted for one month, the health insurance function may be temporarily locked. This means that during this period, the holder will not be able to enjoy the subsidy and reimbursement services of health insurance. Even with subsequent retroactive payments, a period of observation will need to be experienced before insurance reimbursement benefits can be reactivated.

Participating in the basic medical insurance for employees is an obligation stipulated by law, and both employees with employers and self-employed businessmen, part-time workers or flexibly employed persons without employees are required to pay the basic medical insurance premiums according to the regulations. Therefore, social security interruption not only affects individuals, but also involves the responsibility of employers and individuals. For anyone who intends to or has had a social security break, resuming contributions as soon as possible and understanding the rules of the observation period are key to protecting their health security.