How long does the social security card work

Legal analysis: social security card is usually activated immediately after the use, social security in the medical insurance account need to be continuously enrolled in the payment of contributions for three months, that is, the fourth month before the effective use.

Legal basis: The Social Insurance Law of the People's Republic of China

Article 4: Employers and individuals within the territory of the People's Republic of China shall, in accordance with the law, pay social insurance premiums and shall have the right to inquire into the records of payment of premiums and individual rights and interests, and to request that social insurance agencies provide social insurance counseling and other related services.

Individuals enjoy social insurance benefits in accordance with the law, and have the right to supervise the payment of contributions for them by their own units.

Article 5: The people's governments at or above the county level shall incorporate the cause of social insurance into their national economic and social development plans.

The State raises funds for social insurance through multiple channels. The people's governments at or above the county level give necessary financial support to the social insurance cause.

The State supports the social insurance cause through preferential tax policies.