Is there a conflict between subsistence allowance and social security?

This is a problem that many people often encounter when dealing with social security issues.

First, the definition and function of subsistence allowances and social security

The minimum living security, that is, the minimum living security system, is a social security system established by the state to ensure the basic life of low-income families. Mainly to provide some cash or in-kind assistance to families whose income is lower than the local minimum living standard for various reasons to ensure their basic living needs.

Social security, that is, social insurance system, is a social security system established by the state to cope with social risks and ensure the basic life of citizens. Covering pension insurance, medical insurance, unemployment insurance and other aspects, it aims to provide all-round risk protection for the insured.

Second, the complementary relationship between subsistence allowances and social security.

Although the functions of subsistence allowance and social security are different, in practice, they often complement each other and promote each other. For families with low incomes, subsistence allowances can provide basic living security, while social security can provide them with more comprehensive risk protection. When family members face risks such as unemployment and illness, the social security system can play an important role in reducing the family's economic burden.

Three. Conditions and procedures for applying for minimum living security and social security

Applying for subsistence allowances and social security needs to meet certain conditions and apply according to the prescribed procedures. Generally speaking, the conditions for applying for subsistence allowances are relatively strict, and the family income needs to be lower than the local subsistence allowances, and it needs to be audited by relevant departments. However, applying for social security is usually related to employment. Insured persons need to pay social insurance premiums in accordance with regulations and enjoy corresponding social security benefits after meeting certain conditions.

Four, to avoid repeated enjoyment of social security benefits

Although there is no direct conflict between subsistence allowance and social security, in practice, we should avoid repeated enjoyment of social security benefits. For example, when applying for social security benefits, family members who have already enjoyed subsistence allowances need to truthfully declare their income and avoid receiving relevant subsidies repeatedly. At the same time, relevant departments should also strengthen supervision to ensure the rational distribution and effective utilization of social security resources.

To sum up:

The subsistence allowance and social security are two different social security systems, and they are not in direct conflict. In practice, subsistence allowances and social security often complement and promote each other, and jointly provide basic living security and comprehensive risk protection for low-income families. In order to avoid repeated social security benefits, insured persons need to truthfully declare their income, and relevant departments should also strengthen supervision and coordination.

Legal basis:

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

Article 2 provides that:

The state establishes social insurance systems such as basic old-age insurance, basic medical insurance, industrial injury insurance, unemployment insurance and maternity insurance, so as to guarantee citizens' right to receive material assistance from the state and society in accordance with the law when they are old, sick, injured, unemployed and have children.

Regulations on Minimum Living Security for Urban Residents

Article 2 provides that:

Holding non-agricultural registered permanent residence urban residents, the per capita income of family members living together is lower than the minimum living standard of local urban residents, and they have the right to get basic living material help from the local people's government.