Can I pay social security while receiving unemployment insurance?

Legal analysis: social security can be paid during the period of receiving unemployment insurance. Unemployed persons voluntarily participate in basic old-age insurance in their personal capacity during the period of receiving unemployment insurance benefits. During the period of receiving unemployment insurance benefits, the unemployed participate in the basic medical insurance for employees and enjoy the basic medical insurance benefits.

Legal basis: Article 48 of People's Republic of China (PRC) Social Insurance Law. During the period of receiving unemployment insurance benefits, the unemployed participate in the basic medical insurance for employees and enjoy the basic medical insurance benefits. The basic medical insurance premiums payable by the unemployed are paid from the unemployment insurance fund, and individuals do not pay the basic medical insurance premiums.