Does the social security card need to activate the financial function to buy medicine?

First, it needs to be activated. The new social security card has social and financial functions, but both functions must be activated before use. Therefore, the most important step for citizens who get a new social security card is to activate the new card. 2. Social security card activation: 1. The cardholder can activate all social functions such as medical insurance online settlement at the Chengdu service outlet of social security card with the original social security card and valid identity documents. 2. The new social function activation outlets for social security card holders include social security card agencies in all districts (cities) and counties in Chengdu, namely social security service halls in all districts (cities) and counties, as well as labor employment social security service center stations including streets, towns, communities and villages. In addition, it also includes the designated banking service outlets (listed outlets) of Chengdu Social Security Card. 3. If an agent is entrusted, in addition to providing the required information, the original and photocopy of the agent's social security card or other valid identity documents shall also be provided.