How long does it take to activate the social security card?

Generally, the social security card can be used after activation, and the medical insurance account in social security needs to be insured for 3 months in a row, that is, it can only be used after the fourth month.

The function of social security card is becoming more and more powerful. In addition to receiving various policy subsidies, it can also be used for medical treatment and medicine purchase, and can also be used as a bank card. But it is worth noting that the social security card can only be used after activating the social security card account and setting the password.

In areas where social security cards are issued with extended materials, standardized human resources and social security business processes should be established, with strong comprehensive coordination between businesses, which can ensure the effective application of social security cards. At the same time, it shall also meet the following technical conditions:

(a) to establish a business management system, database and information network suitable for the use of social security cards;

(two) have the technical force to support the management and application of social security cards, including personnel and equipment, and be able to quickly complete the system layout of social security card applications;

(3) Formulating standardized and feasible implementation plans, including application design plans, cost solutions, information collection plans and specific distribution plans;

(four) to establish a scientific and perfect social security card issuance management system and clear internal control procedures, and formulate emergency plans.

Baidu Encyclopedia-Social Security Card of the People's Republic of China