Is social security card universal in China? Now

Now the social security card is universal all over the country.

According to the Notice on Promoting the Application of Social Security Cards issued by the National Health and Wellness Committee, social security cards have been fully used nationwide. Social security card is an identity document jointly issued by the National Health and Wellness Commission and Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, which is used to handle social security services such as medical insurance, endowment insurance and unemployment insurance. The universality of social security cards enables the insured to enjoy social security benefits nationwide without having to apply for social security cards or certification materials in other areas.