Is the social security card a medical insurance card?

Not a social security card, not a medical insurance card. The social security card has more comprehensive functions, which can be used not only as a medical insurance card, but also for other social insurance businesses, such as handling and receiving pensions and unemployment benefits. Social security cards can also open financial functions. The social security card consists of five parts: pension, medical care, work injury, maternity and unemployment insurance. The relationship between social security card and medical insurance card is inclusive, that is to say, social security card includes medical insurance card. As one of the insurance types of social security, medical insurance can be purchased separately, and basic medical insurance can be obtained before purchasing social security. In the past, the medical insurance card and the social security card were two different cards. Now some cities combine the two cards into one, and the two cards are one card. This card contains social security and medical insurance functions, which are universal in China. The original social security card and medical insurance card were separated, and now the new social security card has the functions of social security card, bank card and medical insurance card, which is very convenient. But if combined, there are differences in different places. Generally, you can apply for a new social security card at the social security bureau, the social security card center or the business outlets of the original medical insurance card issuers. Pay attention to bring my ID card, social security card and original medical insurance card when handling. After the two cards are merged, the original medical insurance card will be cancelled. In addition, if the insured has multiple insurance information, it is necessary to merge the information before applying for a new social security card. In addition, the medical insurance information in some areas has not been completely unified. Even if the new social security card has the functions of social security card and medical insurance card, it does not support merger for the time being. Please refer to local regulations for details.

legal ground

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

Article 2 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 receive material assistance from the state and society in accordance with the law in case of old age, illness, industrial injury, unemployment and maternity.

Article 3 The social insurance system adheres to the principles of wide coverage, basic protection, multi-level and sustainability, and the level of social insurance should be compatible with the level of economic and social development.

Article 4 Employers and individuals who pay social insurance premiums according to law in People's Republic of China (PRC) have the right to inquire about payment records and personal rights and interests records, and ask 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.