What is the difference between social security and rural cooperative medical care?

Legal analysis: the difference between rural medical insurance and social security is reflected in payment, including items and payment methods.

1, the payment is different: rural medical insurance pays hundreds of yuan a year, while social security pays thousands or even tens of thousands a year, which is much lower than rural medical insurance;

2. Different items: rural medical insurance only includes medical insurance, but social security includes pension, unemployment, work injury and maternity insurance in addition to medical insurance;

3. Different payment methods: rural medical insurance is borne by the insured, and social security is shared by employees and companies.

Legal basis: Article 26 of the Social Insurance Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), the basic medical insurance for employees, the new rural cooperative medical system and the basic medical insurance for urban residents shall be implemented in accordance with state regulations.