Do social security cards have to be activated once a year?

Legal analysis: No, once the social security card is activated, it can be used permanently. Under normal circumstances, the social security card actually contains two cards, that is to say, there are two accounts, one is the medical insurance account, and the medical insurance money is in this account, so you can buy medicine or see a doctor, and the other is the bank card account.

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

Article 4 Employers and individuals who pay social insurance premiums according to law in People's Republic of China (PRC) 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.