Can social security cards treat parents?

Legal analysis: No, family members' medical insurance cards can be swiped under the following circumstances: outpatient medical expenses incurred by the insured and their family members in designated medical institutions, expenses that should be paid by individuals according to regulations (including self-paid medical expenses beyond the scope of basic medical insurance drugs, diagnosis and treatment items and medical service facilities), and expenses that should be borne by individuals for special examination and treatment during outpatient or hospitalization.

Legal basis: People's Republic of China (PRC) Social Insurance Law.

Article 4 Employers and individuals in People's Republic of China (PRC) shall pay social insurance premiums according to law, and have the right to inquire about payment records and personal rights and interests records, and ask social insurance agencies to provide social insurance consultation and other related services. Individuals enjoy social insurance benefits according to law and have the right to supervise the payment of their own units.

Fifth people's governments at or above the county level shall incorporate social insurance into the national economic and social development plan. The state raises social insurance funds through multiple channels. People's governments at or above the county level shall give necessary financial support to social insurance.

The state supports social insurance through preferential tax policies.