Do I need to activate my social security card after I have completed it at the bank?

After the bank completes the social security card, it needs to be activated.

The social security card needs to be activated before it can be used. There are many activation methods, which can be done in the following places:

1. Bring social security card and ID card to the bank for activation;

2. Automatically activated when using social security cards in designated medical insurance hospitals or pharmacies;

3. Online activation.

It needs to be activated within the specified time, otherwise the card may report the loss.

The usage scenario of social security card:

1, used in hospitals, can directly pay medical expenses by credit card;

2. When purchasing drugs in pharmacies, some pharmacies support social security card payment;

3. Used to query personal social security information, including payment records and medical expense reimbursement;

4. In some public service places, such as community service centers, it can be used to handle related social security business;

5. Social security card, as proof of identity, can be used instead of ID card in some occasions.

To sum up, the social security card must be activated before it can be put into use. Activation methods include going to bank outlets, automatic activation at designated medical insurance institutions or handling through the network. Pay attention to the completion of activation within the specified time limit to avoid card loss. Meanwhile, the activation process may vary from region to region. Please consult relevant local departments for specific operation suggestions.

Legal basis:

Measures of the People's Republic of China on the Administration of Social Security Cards

Article 11

The third-party organization that undertakes the production of social security cards selected by the card-issuing area shall have a safe production environment that meets the requirements of Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, have strict safety management measures in the process of data storage, transmission and use and card transportation, and can ensure the safety of social security card data and keys.

Article 12

For initial business card printing and replacement of card suppliers and products, test cards must be made in a formal business card printing environment, and can be formally made and distributed only after passing the standard compliance audit, safety audit and cross-regional universality test organized by the Office of Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security Informatization Leading Group.

Article 13

Card-issuing areas should formulate a scientific and reasonable distribution process in accordance with the principle of convenience for cardholders, so as to facilitate cardholders to issue social security cards.

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

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The state establishes social insurance systems such as basic old-age insurance, basic medical insurance, industrial injury insurance, unemployment insurance and maternity insurance, so as to guarantee citizens' right to get material help from the state and society in accordance with the law when they are old, sick, injured, unemployed and have children.

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 5

The people's governments at or above the county level will incorporate social insurance into the national economic and social development plan.

The state raises social insurance funds through multiple channels. People's governments at or above the county level shall give necessary financial support to social insurance.

The state supports social insurance through preferential tax policies.