Retirees change social security cards.

The process of replacing social security cards for retirees is as follows:

1, eligible retirees can make an appointment by phone or go directly to the street social security card application service outlets;

2. When handling social security cards, you need to bring your ID card, household registration book, application form and other related materials;

3.2065438+People who retired before June 2009 do not need to change their social security cards, but new retirees need to use social security cards to receive pensions;

4. If the social security card is damaged, lost or expired, it should be included in the invalid list, and relevant departments will provide inquiry service.

Function and function of social security card;

1. Social security card, as the entity carrier of social security, is used to record and use individual social security rights and interests;

2. The embedded chip of social security card can store personal social security information, including medical insurance and endowment insurance.

3. The social security card can be used as a medical certificate in the hospital to directly swipe the card to settle medical expenses;

4. Social security cards can also be used as bank cards, and some areas support banking functions such as cash withdrawal and social security card transfer;

In some cities, social security cards also have public service functions, such as taking public transportation.

6. The application scope of social security card is still expanding, and more public service functions may be integrated in the future.

To sum up, retirees need to make an appointment by phone or go to service outlets in person to apply for social security cards, but before June 2065438+2009, retirees can choose whether to replace them, and new retirees must use social security cards to receive pensions. After the card is damaged, lost or expired, it should be invalidated in time and can be inquired by relevant departments.

Legal basis:

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

Article 4

Social security cards are constructed in accordance with the principle of "one card is multi-purpose and universal". The issuance of social security cards in all localities must comply with the requirements of safety, integrity and public welfare, adopt unified national standards and norms, and ensure their use throughout the country.

Article 9

The social security card adopts the unified card face style of the whole country, with the words "Social Security Card of the People's Republic of China" printed on the front and the cardholder's name, social security number, cardholder's photo, card issuing unit and other information printed on the back.