Do I need to apply for a new social security card for job hopping across provinces?

You don't need to apply for a social security card again, just go through the formalities of social security relationship transfer.

First, the social security relationship transfer process

When workers change jobs across provinces, they first need to go through the formalities of social security relationship transfer at the social security agency in their original place of work. This usually includes submitting personal identification, original social security card, resignation certificate and other related materials, and filling out the application form for social security relationship transfer.

Subsequently, the social security agency of the original workplace will transfer the employee's social security relationship information and personal account funds to the social security agency of the new workplace. This process usually takes some time, and workers have to wait patiently.

Second, the use of new social security cards in the workplace

When the social security relationship is successfully transferred to the new workplace, the worker can get a new social security card at the social security agency in the new workplace (if necessary). The new social security card will inherit the basic information of the original social security card and reflect the social security payment record of the new workplace.

When workers continue to pay social security fees in the new workplace, the new social security card will automatically update the relevant information, which is convenient for workers to inquire and use.

Third, matters needing attention

1. Workers should ensure that the submitted materials are true and complete in the process of transferring social security relations, so as not to affect the transfer progress.

2. Workers should pay attention to the progress of the transfer of social security relations, and communicate with the social security agencies of the two places in time to solve any problems.

3. Social security policies in different regions may be different. When workers change jobs across provinces, they should know the social security policy of the new workplace in advance, so as to better plan their social security payment plan.

To sum up:

When you change jobs across provinces, you don't need to apply for a new social security card, just go through the formalities of social security relationship transfer. Workers should pay attention to the transfer progress and ensure the smooth transfer of social security relations in order to continue to enjoy social security benefits in the new workplace.

Legal basis:

People's Republic of China (PRC) social insurance law

Article 19 stipulates:

If an individual is employed across the overall planning area, his basic old-age insurance relationship will be transferred with him, and the payment period will be calculated cumulatively. When an individual reaches the statutory retirement age, the basic pension is calculated in stages and distributed uniformly. Specific measures shall be formulated by the State Council.

People's Republic of China (PRC) social insurance law

Article 32 provides that:

If an individual is employed across the overall planning area, his basic medical insurance relationship will be transferred accordingly, and the payment period will be calculated cumulatively.