Does everyone have to apply for the third generation social security card?

The third generation social security card is not needed by everyone.

If the second-generation social security card can be used normally, there is no need to change it to the third-generation social security card. The third generation social security card is mainly renewed through natural transition, which is not mandatory. However, if the second generation social security card is lost, damaged or the validity period of the card surface expires, then you need to apply for the third generation social security card. Individuals can choose whether to replace the third generation social security card according to their own wishes, and the normal use of the social security card will not be affected.

Advantages of the Third Generation Social Security Card:

1 and the third generation social security card have significantly improved their security, and the security of using the card has been enhanced by adopting the national secret algorithm and digital certificate.

2. The third generation social security card has added the function of contactless card reading, so users do not need to insert the card, and it is more convenient to query information and make small payments.

3. The chip capacity of the third generation social security card is larger, and it can carry more applications. In addition to the traditional functions such as identification, information recording, self-inquiry, payment and treatment, and medical settlement, it also supports more than 60 other government and people's livelihood services such as subsidies for benefiting farmers, transportation, and cultural tourism, realizing multi-purpose of one card and universal use throughout the country.

4. The third generation social security card also has financial functions, and can be used like a bank card, including deposit, transfer and consumption.

To sum up, if the second-generation social security card can be used normally, then the third-generation social security card can not be processed, because the third-generation social security card is a natural transition renewal card, so the insured person is not forced to change the card as soon as possible.

Legal basis:

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.