What if the date on the social security card is about to expire?

Cardholders can apply for renewal 60 days before the expiration of the social security card, and the renewal process is consistent with the new application. Applicants can apply for renewal through service outlets or online service platforms. Social security card management service institutions or social security card service banks issue new cards with the consent of cardholders. At present, the "first-class and satisfactory" card replacement service has been generally realized in various places. For people living in different places, a national unified online service channel has been opened, including the national government service platform, electronic social security card applet, electronic social security card APP, and handheld 12333. Please consult the service hotline of the issuing place for specific service methods.

When the social security card expires, it needs to be replaced by a new social security card at the social insurance agency where the account is located. The social security card is valid for ten years. The cardholder shall, before the expiration of the social security card, apply for renewal with the social security card, the original valid identity certificate and my recent photos to the city and county card institutions, cooperative financial institutions or through the online service platform in accordance with the application procedures. If the social security card is redeemed or renewed, the cardholder shall return the original card when receiving the new card, and the city and county one-card institutions and cooperative financial institutions shall complete the recycling inventory, cancel the original card and destroy it. If the original card is not returned, it shall be handled according to the card replacement process.

The method of applying for card replacement when the social security card expires or the chip is damaged by aging.

1. If the social security card is lost, stolen or damaged, it shall be reported to the nearest social security agency or reissued with the ID card (or household registration book);

2, the original medical insurance IC card for social security card, but also need to provide a one-inch color photo (based on the second-generation ID card photo);

3. If you entrust others to handle it, you should bring the ID card (or household registration book) of the principal and agent;

4. The expenses incurred during the loss or damage of the social security card shall be reimbursed at one time after examination, which is the latest medical expenses incurred before the loss is reported for replacement.

What should I do if my social security card expires?

The social security card is expired but not damaged, and its medical function is not affected, and it can still be used as a medical certificate. However, if the social security card chip is aging and damaged, it needs to be replaced.

I hope the above content can help you. If in doubt, please consult a professional lawyer.

Legal basis:

Article 74 of the Social Insurance Law of People's Republic of China (PRC)

The social insurance agency shall obtain the data needed for social insurance work through business handling, statistics and investigation, and the relevant units and individuals shall provide it in a timely and truthful manner.

The social insurance agency shall establish a file for the employer in a timely manner, completely and accurately record the social insurance data such as personnel's participation in social insurance and payment, and properly keep the original vouchers for registration and declaration and accounting vouchers for payment and settlement.

The social insurance agency shall timely, completely and accurately record the individual's personal rights and interests such as social insurance payment, employer's payment and social insurance benefits, and regularly send the personal rights and interests records to me free of charge.

Employers and individuals can inquire and check the records of payment and social insurance benefits from social insurance agencies free of charge, and ask social insurance agencies to provide social insurance consultation and other related services.