What's wrong with a social security card that doesn't work?

The Social Security card does not work may be due to the following reasons:

1. The card is not activated:

The user gets the Social Security card and goes directly to the pharmacy or hospital to use it. This is because the social security card cannot be used until it is activated. You need to go to the bank that issued the card to activate it so that you can use it. And the social security card has two accounts, only activate one of the accounts, can use the function is incomplete.

2. Abnormal card status:

The social security card has abnormalities, such as demagnetization, chip damage, etc. In this case, the user needs to bring the social security card to the bank branch to solve the problem.

3. Card locked:

The social security card has a password, but if the card's password is incorrectly entered three times in a row, the card will be locked and must be unlocked before it can be used.

4. Social security is not paid in time or in arrears

The social security card will not work if the payment is stopped. When social security contributions are interrupted, health insurance benefits will also stop, and you can only use the balance of your health insurance personal account. But if the social security payment is interrupted, the social security bureau will certainly stop transferring money to the medical insurance personal account as well. And if the money in the Medicare personal account runs out, you can no longer use your social security card.

Do I need to replace my social security card when it expires?

No need. As long as the Social Security card works, users can continue to use it. If the cardholder's Social Security card is not damaged and has been in use for more than 10 years, it can still be used without affecting its medical function and therefore can still be used as a medical certificate. If the chip is deteriorated or damaged due to prolonged use, you can call the Social Security Card Administration Center to apply for a replacement.