How to activate the new social security card

How to activate the new social security card:

1. Participants need to take their own social security card, the original proof of identity to the corresponding bank branch to activate the social security card, after the activation of the health insurance account will be restored to normal. Use the social security card to activate the social security function directly in the designated medical hospital. The first time a participant uses his/her social security card at a designated medical institution, he/she only needs to register for outpatient or inpatient services, and then he/she can directly activate the social security function.

2. When using the social security card for the first time at a designated medical insurance pharmacy, the insured person inserts the original medical insurance card, and then inserts the social security card according to the requirements, and then the social security card can be activated.

Social security cards can be divided into two categories in terms of the type of cardholder, namely: those issued to urban workers, the unemployed and retired persons are called social security (personal) cards, and those issued to employers are called social security (employer) cards. China's Ministry of Labor and Social Security card planning and specification focus on social security (personal) card, the actual issuance of the various regions are also mostly focused on personal card, so we are talking about social security card, that is, social security (personal) card.

How to activate the social security card:

1. In the designated pharmacies with the new card, enter the password of the original medical insurance card to directly activate the new card. After the activation of the social security card still use the original medical card password;

2. In the designated hospital using the social security card directly activate the social security function;

3. Enable the social security card financial function at the same time to enable the social security function;

4. In the social security card management center directly for the activation of social security functions;

5. In the designated drugstore with the original card to activate the social security card. When the insured person uses the social security card for the first time in the designated pharmacy, he/she inserts the original medical insurance card, and then inserts the social security card according to the requirements, then the social security card can be activated.

How do I activate my social security card after applying for it?

After successfully applying for a social security card, you need to follow the steps below to activate it. First of all, you can go to a social security card service center or related organization and bring your valid ID and original social security card. Then, explain to the staff that you need to activate your social security card and submit the required application form. The staff will verify your identity information and perform the system entry and activation operation. After completing the activation, you can set up passwords and bind related information, such as fingerprints or passwords. Please note that after activating your social security card, you can enjoy social security related services and benefits. If you have any questions, we recommend that you consult your local social security organization or call the relevant hotline for further information.

Legal basis:

Social Insurance Law of the People's Republic of China:

Chapter 2: Basic Pension Insurance

Article 10 Employees shall participate in basic pension insurance, and shall pay basic pension insurance premiums by the employing organization and the employees*** together. Individual industrial and commercial households without employees, part-time workers who do not participate in basic pension insurance with their employing units, and other flexibly employed persons may participate in basic pension insurance and pay basic pension insurance premiums by themselves. The methods of pension insurance for civil servants and staff managed under the civil service law shall be prescribed by the State Council.