Can the social security card be activated if it is not activated?

No, the new social security card will be restricted if it is not activated within 6 months after receiving the card. The social security card holder shall activate the social security card within 6 months after receiving the card, during which the medical insurance card can still be used normally. After activating the social security card, the original medical insurance card will automatically become invalid. If it is not activated within the time limit, the original medical insurance card will be restricted. For those who are overdue, the insured should activate the social security card at the corresponding bank with valid ID and social security card as soon as possible. After activating the social security card, the balance of the medical insurance account will be automatically transferred to the social security card, and the medical insurance account will return to normal state.

If the account status is normal, it can be activated.

1. After receiving the social security card, there is a prescribed activation period, generally 6 months;

If it is not activated within 2.6 months, it is restricted to apply for social security cards;

3. Activate it when you use it again. Overdue, social security card can be reactivated. The insured can activate the social security card in the bank with valid identity documents and social security cards. After activating the social security card, the balance of the medical insurance account will be automatically transferred to the social security card, and the medical insurance account will return to normal state. The list of units whose cards have been stopped can be found in the social security card column of the human resources and social security network. After the medical insurance account is activated, it will return to normal state and the new social security card can be used.

If the activation time is specified within 6 months from the date of issuing the card, the original medical insurance card of the insured who has not been activated in the bank will be automatically invalidated, but the social security card does not need to be re-applied. After the bank is activated, the amount in the original medical insurance card account will be transferred to the medical insurance card. Basic information such as the cardholder's name, gender and citizenship number is recorded on the social security card face and card. The card identifies the cardholder's personal identity, employment, unemployment, retirement, etc. , and can record the cardholder's social insurance payment, pension insurance personal account information, medical insurance personal account information, professional qualifications and skills, working experience, work-related injuries and occupational diseases.

For overdue, you can reactivate the social security card, as follows:

1. The insured person goes to the bank with a valid ID card and social security card to activate the social security card. After the social security card is activated, the balance of the medical insurance account is automatically transferred to the social security card, and the medical insurance account returns to the normal state;

2. The list of units that stopped the card can be queried in the social security card column of the human resources and social security network. After the medical insurance account is activated, it will return to normal state and the new social security card can be used.

Legal basis:

According to Article 19 of the Measures for the Administration of Social Security Cards of the People's Republic of China, social security cards that are no longer used due to damage, loss or invalidation shall be included in the invalidation list. Invalid list should be managed at different levels. The human resources and social security departments in Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security and provinces and cities respectively manage the invalid lists of social security cards in the whole country, the whole province and the whole city, and provide inquiry services.

Article 4 of People's Republic of China (PRC) Social Insurance Law

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.