Do social security cards expire?

Social security cards expire.

The validity period of the social security card varies according to the age of the cardholder: 1. For those between the ages of 16 and 26, the social security card is valid for 10 years; 2. For those between the ages of 26 and 60, the social security card is valid for 20 years; 3. For those 60 years old and above, the social security card is valid for a long period of time; and 4. For those under the age of 16, the social security card is valid for six years. Cardholders should bring their original cards and valid IDs to designated service outlets for card replacement three months before the expiration date of their social security cards. If the social security card expires, is damaged, or if there is a change in personal information, the cardholder needs to go to the card-issuing bank or social security agency to go through the appropriate procedures for card replacement or information change. The social security card is not only used to record personal social security information, but also can be used for medical services, inquiring about insurance payment status, and handling social security affairs. The funds in the card can be withdrawn under certain circumstances, such as going abroad to settle down or reaching retirement age.

Rules for the use of social security cards:

1. Validity period: Social security cards usually have a certain validity period, and need to be reapplied for or renewed after the expiration date;

2. Loss and replacement: If the social security card is lost or damaged, the cardholder needs to lose it and apply for a replacement in a timely manner;

3. Change of information: If personal information changes, the information needs to be updated at the social security service center;

4. Information update;

4. Scope of use: The social security card can be used at designated medical institutions nationwide;

5. Password management: The social security card is protected by a password, and the cardholder should keep the password in a safe place to avoid leakage.

In summary, the validity period of the social security card varies according to the age of the cardholder, and is divided into 10 years, 20 years, long-term validity and 6 years, and the cardholder is required to update the card or change the information three months before the expiration date, in order to continue to use its functions in the areas of health care services, insurance inquiries, and social security affairs, as well as withdrawing the funds under specific conditions to ensure that social security rights and interests are not affected.

Legal basis:

Social Insurance Law of the People's Republic of China

Article 4

Employers and individuals in the territory of the People's Republic of China shall, in accordance with the law, pay social insurance premiums and have the right to inquire about the records of contributions and individual rights and interests, and to request social insurance agencies to provide social insurance counseling and other related services. Individuals enjoy social insurance benefits in accordance with the law, and have the right to supervise the unit's payment of contributions for them. Article 5 The people's governments at or above the county level incorporate the cause of social insurance into national economic and social development planning. The state raises social insurance funds through multiple channels. The people's governments at or above the county level give necessary financial support to the social insurance cause. The State supports the social insurance cause through preferential tax policies. Article 6 The State implements strict supervision of social insurance funds. The State Council and the people's governments of provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government establish and improve the supervision and management system of social insurance funds, and guarantee the safe and effective operation of social insurance funds. The people's governments at or above the county level take measures to encourage and support all aspects of society to participate in the supervision of social insurance funds. The information needed for social insurance is as follows: 1. If the unit is to apply for social insurance for the employee, it is completely handled by the unit. Individual employees only need to show their ID cards and their copies on the line; 2, if an individual for the case, the individual name to pay the need to go to the account of the local social security bureau to apply for, which procedures include, my ID card, recent crown-free one-inch photo preparation two, premiums, application on the can.