Can a child get a social security card?

Children can get a social security card.

First, the role and significance of social security card

Social security card is a social security system implemented by the state to protect citizens' basic life. By applying for a social security card, children can enjoy various social insurance benefits provided by the state, including medical insurance and endowment insurance. These benefits can provide a strong guarantee for children's growth and ensure that they can get timely and effective medical care in case of illness and injury.

Second, the conditions and procedures for handling social security cards

1. Treatment conditions

Children need to meet certain conditions to apply for social security cards. Children are usually required to have China nationality and be within the legal range. In addition, because the child is not yet an adult, it needs to be handled by the guardian and provide relevant certification materials.

2. Treatment process

(1) Prepare relevant materials: the guardian needs to prepare the child's household registration book, birth certificate and other identification materials, as well as my ID card and other valid documents.

(2) Go to the social security department: the guardian will bring relevant materials to the local social security department for handling. In the process of handling, you need to fill in the relevant application form and submit relevant certification materials.

(3) Waiting for approval and business card printing: The social security department will review the submitted materials and start business card printing after the approval. After the business card is printed, the guardian can go to the social security department to get the child's social security card.

Third, the use and management of social security cards

After receiving the social security card, the guardian needs to keep the child's social security card properly to avoid loss or damage. At the same time, we should also educate children how to use social security cards and under what circumstances. In addition, with the growth and age of children, it may be necessary to update or replace the social security card, and it also needs to be handled in accordance with relevant regulations.

To sum up:

Children can apply for social security cards, but they need guardians to accompany them to prepare relevant supporting materials and go to the social security department to handle them. Social security card is of great significance to children's growth and development, and can provide them with necessary social security and welfare. Therefore, parents should pay attention to the handling of children's social security cards to ensure that children can enjoy the social security benefits they deserve.

Legal basis:

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

Article 58 provides that:

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.

Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on the Protection of Minors

Article 72 provides that:

Minors have the right to receive compulsory education according to law, and the state, society, schools and families respect and protect minors' right to education.