How to apply for a health insurance card for infants

To apply for a health insurance card for an infant, you first need to prepare relevant supporting documents, such as the infant's birth certificate and guardian's ID card. Then, according to the requirements of the local social security department or medical insurance organization, fill out the application form for the medical insurance card and submit the relevant supporting documents. After review and approval, once the application is approved, you can receive your health insurance card.

I. Prepare relevant supporting documents

The baby's birth certificate is an important document for applying for a health insurance card, which proves the baby's identity and date of birth. In addition, the guardian's ID card is also required to prove the guardian's identity and relationship with the infant.

Two, fill out the application form for the health insurance card

The application form for the health insurance card can usually be obtained at the office window of the local social security department or health insurance organization, or downloaded from its official website. When filling out the application form, you need to fill out the basic information of the baby as required, such as name, gender, date of birth, etc., and you also need to fill out the relevant information of the guardian. After filling out the form, please double check the accuracy of the information.

Third, submit the application

Submit the completed application form and relevant supporting documents to the local social security department or medical insurance organization's office window. When submitting your application, you may also be required to pay a labor fee. Please follow the instructions of the staff to complete the procedures of paying the fee and submitting the application.

Four: Waiting for the audit and receiving the card

After submitting the application, you need to wait for the audit by the social security department or health insurance organization. After the audit, the guardian will be notified to collect the card. When collecting the card, please bring along relevant documents to verify your identity. After receiving the card, please keep it in a safe place so that you can use it for future medical treatment.

In summary:

To apply for a health insurance card for an infant, you need to prepare relevant documents, fill out the health insurance card application form and submit the application. After review and approval, you will be able to receive your health insurance card. During the process, please make sure that the information provided is accurate and keep the health insurance card you receive in a safe place.

Legal basis:

The Social Insurance Law of the People's Republic of China

Article 23 stipulates:

Employees shall participate in the basic medical insurance for employees, and shall pay the basic medical insurance premiums by the employing organization and the employees in accordance with the state regulations***.

Individual industrial and commercial households without employees, part-time workers who do not participate in the basic medical insurance for employees at their employing units, and other flexibly employed persons may participate in the basic medical insurance for employees, and individuals shall pay the basic medical insurance premiums in accordance with the state regulations.

The Social Insurance Law of the People's Republic of China

Article 25 stipulates:

The State establishes and improves the basic medical insurance system for urban residents.

Basic medical insurance for urban residents is a combination of individual contributions and government subsidies.

The portion of individual contributions required by people enjoying the minimum subsistence guarantee, persons with disabilities who have lost their ability to work, and elderly people over the age of sixty and minors from low-income families shall be subsidized by the government.