How to check the balance of social security card

The method for inquiring the balance of social security card is as follows:

1, window query, the insured person carries his valid certificate and social security card to the social security agency window query;

2. Online inquiry: the insured person logs on the website of the local social security bureau to inquire;

3. Telephone enquiry: The insured calls the telephone hotline 12333 for enquiry.

Scope of application of social security:

1. Medical insurance use: Social security card is usually used as a carrier of medical insurance to pay part or all of medical expenses when seeking medical treatment in the hospital;

2. Drug purchase: when purchasing drugs in pharmacies, you can use social security cards to pay and enjoy medical insurance drug concessions;

3. Outpatient expenses settlement: When seeking medical treatment in outpatient department, you can use social security card to settle part of outpatient expenses;

4. Payment of hospitalization expenses: When you are hospitalized, you can use the social security card to pay the hospitalization expenses within the scope of medical insurance;

5. Receiving social security benefits: In some areas, social security cards are allowed to receive social insurance benefits such as pensions and unemployment benefits;

6. Public service application: In some cities, social security cards also have the function of identity authentication, which can be used in the field of public services, such as public transportation and subway.

To sum up, there are three ways to inquire about the balance of social security cards: go to the social security handling window with valid certificates and social security cards in person, log in to the local social security bureau in official website for online inquiry, or call the telephone hotline 12333 to obtain relevant information.

Legal basis:

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

Article 4

Employers and individuals in People's Republic of China (PRC) pay social insurance premiums according to law, and have the right to inquire about payment records and personal rights records, and require social insurance agencies to provide social insurance consultation and other related services. Individuals enjoy social insurance benefits according to law and have the right to supervise the payment of their own units.