Why should I receive a social security card when I am hospitalized?

Legal analysis: Social security card includes medical insurance paid by units and individuals. The hospital uses the balance in the social security card to settle the expenses, because the medical expenses paid in full by the insured during the card holding period can be reimbursed manually in the social security office according to the relevant regulations of medical insurance. Therefore, the social security card is placed in the hospital for easy reimbursement.

Legal basis: People's Republic of China (PRC) Social Insurance Law.

Article 4 Employers and individuals in People's Republic of China (PRC) shall pay social insurance premiums according to law, and 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.

Fifth people's governments at or above the county level shall 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.