Social security card and medical insurance card in the end what is the difference?

1, the concept of different

Social security card is the social security card, is issued by the local human resources and social security departments for the community, for human resources and social security business areas of the integrated circuit card.

Medicare card is a special card for medical insurance personal account, with personal ID card as the identification code, storing and recording personal ID card number, name, gender, and the account of the allocation of money, consumption and other detailed information.

2, different functions

Social security card not only has the function of medical insurance card, but also for the social security business is an important voucher, such as receiving unemployment benefits and so on.

Medicare card is limited to the function of medical insurance, can only be used to enjoy the medical insurance treatment.

3, the card issuing department is different

Medicare card by the local designated agent bank contractor.

Social security cards are issued by local human resources and social security departments for the community.

The above content reference: Sichuan Provincial People's Government - must see! What is the difference between social security and medical insurance? Can the medical insurance card be used across regions?