How much can I pay for my social security card?

Social security cards can be used to pay social insurance premiums, and how much can be deducted depends on the individual's salary base, social security policies and specific regulations in the region.

The amount of social security card is generally related to the individual's salary base. The higher the salary base, the higher the social security fee paid. In addition, the social security policies in different regions may be different, so the specific amount may vary from region to region. Generally speaking, social security cards can be used to pay social insurance premiums such as endowment insurance, medical insurance, unemployment insurance, work injury insurance and maternity insurance.

The use of social security cards is as follows:

Medical expenses settlement: Social security cards can be used to settle personal medical expenses in medical institutions, including outpatient and hospitalization.

Pension collection: For those who have retired and meet the requirements, they can use the social security card to receive a monthly pension.

Receive unemployment benefits: if you are unemployed and meet the relevant regulations, you can use the social security card to receive unemployment benefits.

Compensation for work-related injuries: In case of work-related injuries, social security cards can be used as one of the basis for compensation for work-related injuries.

Maternity insurance benefits: female employees can enjoy maternity insurance benefits when giving birth, and can receive relevant benefits with social security cards.

To sum up, the social security card is not only used to pay social insurance premiums, but also an important certificate for individuals to enjoy social security benefits.

Legal basis:

People's Republic of China (PRC) social insurance law

Article 58

The employing unit shall, within 30 days from the date of employment, apply to the social insurance agency for social insurance registration for its employees. If the social insurance has not been registered, the social insurance agency shall verify the social insurance premium it should pay. Personal social security number is a citizen's identity number.