Is it necessary to get a social security card

It is necessary to get a social security card.

First of all, the social security card is an important credential to enjoy the national social security services. Through the social security card, citizens can conveniently handle various social security services, such as medical insurance reimbursement, pension insurance receipt and so on. When seeking medical treatment, holding a social security card can enjoy the convenience of direct settlement and reduce personal financial burden. In addition, the social security card is also closely related to the rights and interests of individuals, such as provident fund and salary, and is an important tool to safeguard the rights and interests of individuals.

Secondly, the functions of the social security card are expanding with the continuous advancement of informationization. In addition to traditional social security business, social security card can also be used as a carrier for identification, electronic payment and other functions, providing citizens with more convenience. For example, in some cities, the social security card has already realized the integration of its functions with those of public transport cards and library cards, making citizens' lives more convenient.

However, it should be noted that it takes some time and effort to apply for a social security card. Citizens need to go to the designated social security card processing organizations to apply and provide relevant proof of identity and information. In addition, the social security card also needs to be properly stored to avoid loss or theft.

In summary: For most citizens, it is necessary to apply for a social security card. It not only facilitates citizens' enjoyment of national social security services, but also serves as a carrier for functions such as identification and electronic payment, bringing more convenience to citizens' lives. Of course, when applying for the social security card, citizens also need to pay attention to keep their social security card to ensure that it is safe and effective.

Legal basis:

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

Article 58 stipulates that:

An employer shall apply for social insurance registration with the social insurance agency for its employees within thirty days from the date of employment. If it fails to register for social insurance, the social insurance agency shall authorize the social insurance premiums it shall pay.

Individual industrial and commercial households without employees who voluntarily participate in social insurance, part-time employees who do not participate in social insurance with their employers, and other flexibly employed persons shall apply to the social insurance administrative organization for social insurance registration.

The State establishes a nationally unified individual social security number. The individual social security number is a citizen's identity number.

The Measures for the Administration of Social Security Cards in the People's Republic of China*** and the State of China

Article 2 stipulates:

The social security card referred to in these Measures refers to an integrated-circuit card issued for the social public and mainly applied to governmental social management and public*** services in the field of human resources and social security.

Social security card is the cardholder to enjoy the rights and interests of social security and public **** employment services electronic vouchers, with information records, information query, business handling and other basic functions.