What if the social security card has not been activated for a long time?

If the social security card has not been activated for a long time, it should be activated at the local social security card service center in time to avoid affecting the enjoyment of social security benefits. If the social security card has expired, you need to apply for a new one.

Social security card is one of the important vouchers for insured workers to enjoy social security benefits. However, some people may not use social security cards in time for various reasons, resulting in long-term inactivity of social security cards. In this case, it is necessary to activate it at the local social security card service center in time. Specifically, the activation of social security cards generally needs to be handled at the local social security card service center. In the process of handling, you need to provide personal identification, social security card number and other related materials, fill in the activation application form, and carry out fingerprint verification and other procedures. After successful processing, the social security card can be used normally and enjoy the corresponding social security benefits. Generally speaking, the period of inactivity of social security cards is generally within 3 years. It is recommended to go through the activation procedures as soon as possible during this period. If the social security card has expired, you need to apply for a new one. The specific requirements and handling procedures may vary from region to region, and you need to consult the local social security card service organization. Similarly, it is also very necessary to go through the activation procedures or re-apply for social security cards in time, otherwise the enjoyment of social security benefits may be affected.

What is the impact of long-term non-use of social security cards? Long-term non-use of social security cards may affect the insured's enjoyment of corresponding social security benefits. For example, in terms of medical insurance, the inactive social security card cannot be used normally, and you may have to bear the medical expenses yourself. In terms of old-age insurance, it may also affect future pensions. Therefore, it is very important for individuals' social insurance rights and interests to handle the activation procedures of social security cards or apply for new social security cards in time.

Social security card is one of the important vouchers for insured workers to enjoy social security benefits, and it is very important to protect individual social security rights and interests. If the social security card has not been activated for a long time, you should go to the local social security card service center for activation or apply for a new social security card in time. In the process of handling, you need to provide relevant identity certificates and social security card numbers, and fill in the activation or application form.

Legal basis:

People's Republic of China (PRC) Social Insurance Law Article 4 Employers and individuals in People's Republic of China (PRC) pay social insurance premiums according to law, and have the right to inquire about payment records and personal rights and interests records, and require social insurance agencies to provide social insurance consultation and other related services. Individuals enjoy social insurance benefits according to law and have the right to supervise the payment of their own units.