How to activate social security card for the first time

The payer must apply for a social security card within half a year, otherwise the application of the original medical insurance card will be restricted. The social security card needs to be activated before it can be used normally. The following are the related methods to activate the social security card for the first time: 1. Activation of the issuing bank After receiving the social security card, the issuing bank can ask the bank staff to help activate it. 2. The designated hospital activates the designated hospital for medical insurance reimbursement. When paying with the social security card, the social security card will be automatically activated. 3. Go to the Social Security Bureau to activate the cardholder to carry the original ID card and social security card. You can go to the local social security department and ask the staff to help activate it. 4. 12333 Activate the cardholder to call the social security service hotline 12333, transfer the manual service according to the voice prompt, and activate the social security card as required.

legal ground

People's Republic of China (PRC) Social Insurance Law Article 1 This Law is formulated in accordance with the Constitution for the purpose of regulating social insurance relations, safeguarding citizens' legitimate rights and interests in participating in social insurance and enjoying social insurance benefits, enabling citizens to enjoy the fruits of development and promoting social harmony and stability.