Do children's social security cards need to be activated before they can be used?

The child social security card needs to be activated before it can be used.

/kloc-The activation process of social security card for children under 0/6 years old is as follows: First, open relevant software; Find the civic center; After entering, click the social security above; Click the new social security card service in the page; Click on the top right social security function to open; Finally choose a guardian to do it for you.

Function and application of social security card;

1. authentication: the social security card has the function of identification and can be used for medical registration in medical institutions;

2. Medical payment: social security card can be used for direct settlement of medical expenses in personal accounts;

3. Information inquiry: Cardholders can inquire personal social security information through social security cards, such as payment records, account balance, etc.

4. Cash withdrawal: Social security cards in some areas also have the function of bank debit cards, which can be used for cash withdrawal and consumption;

5. electronic certificate: As an electronic social security voucher, the social security card is used to prove the individual's social security participation.

To sum up, 16 children's social security card needs to be activated by opening the designated software, visiting the citizen center, clicking the social security option to enter the new social security card service page, and selecting the guardian agent when the social security function is enabled.

Legal basis:

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

Article 72

Set up social insurance agencies in the overall planning area. According to the needs of the work, with the approval of the local social insurance administrative department and the organization management organ, the social insurance agency may set up branches and service outlets in this overall planning area. The personnel expenses of social insurance agencies and the basic operating expenses and management expenses incurred in handling social insurance shall be guaranteed by the finance at the same level in accordance with state regulations.

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 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.

Article 25

The state establishes and improves the basic medical insurance system for urban residents. The basic medical insurance for urban residents combines individual contributions with government subsidies. People who enjoy the minimum living guarantee, disabled people who have lost their ability to work, elderly people and minors over 60 years old in low-income families, etc. , subsidized by the government.

Article 26

The basic medical insurance for employees, the new rural cooperative medical system and the basic medical insurance for urban residents shall be implemented in accordance with state regulations.

Article 27

Individuals who participate in the basic medical insurance for employees will not pay the basic medical insurance premium after retirement and enjoy the basic medical insurance benefits in accordance with the provisions of the state if they reach the statutory retirement age and the accumulated payment has reached the fixed number of years stipulated by the state; Those who have not reached the fixed number of years prescribed by the state may pay the fees to the fixed number of years prescribed by the state.