Where can I get a medical insurance card?

You can get a medical insurance card from the local social security bureau, medical insurance center or relevant social insurance service institutions.

First, understand the medical insurance policies and regulations

First of all, you need to know your local medical insurance policies and regulations, so as to determine the specific collection process and requirements. You can consult the official website of the local social security bureau, medical insurance center or relevant government departments for detailed information.

Second, prepare the required materials

You need to prepare some necessary materials before you get the medical insurance card. Usually include: valid identity documents (such as identity cards, household registration books, etc.). ), social security card (if any), recent bareheaded photos, etc. Please ensure that the materials you provide are true and accurate, so as not to affect the collection process.

Third, pick it up at the designated place.

According to your local medical insurance policy, you can apply for a medical insurance card entity card at the designated social security bureau, medical insurance center or social insurance service institution. When you go to collect it, please bring the required materials and follow the instructions of the on-site staff.

Four. Activation and use

After receiving the medical insurance card, it may need to be activated before it can be used normally. The activation method may vary from region to region, and it can usually be done by telephone, online or on site. Please follow the relevant guidelines to complete the activation, and take good care of your medical insurance card for future use when you go to the doctor to buy medicine.

To sum up:

The physical card of medical insurance card is generally collected at the local social security bureau, medical insurance center or relevant social insurance service institutions. Before receiving it, you need to know the local medical insurance policies and regulations, prepare the required materials, and go to the designated place to handle it. After receiving the medical insurance card, please activate it in time and keep it properly for normal use in the future.

Legal basis:

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

Article 58 provides that:

The employing unit shall, within 30 days from the date of employment, apply to the social insurance agency for social insurance registration for its employees. If the social insurance has not been registered, the social insurance agency shall verify the social insurance premium it should pay.

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

Article 2 provides that:

The term "social security card" as mentioned in these Measures refers to an integrated circuit card issued to the public and mainly used for government social management and public services in the fields of human resources and social security.

Social security card is a electronic certificate for cardholders to enjoy the rights and interests of social security and public employment services. It has the basic functions of information recording, information inquiry and business handling.