Where can I get the first medical insurance card?

To apply for a medical insurance card for the first time, you generally need to go to the local medical insurance department or social security service center.

The process of first-time medical insurance card is generally as follows:

1, preparation materials: insured persons need to bring relevant materials;

2. Go to the medical insurance department or social security service center: the insured person goes to the local medical insurance department or social security service center to get the medical insurance card for the first time;

3. Real-name registration system registration: Insured persons need to register with the real-name registration system, so that the medical insurance department can verify personal information and medical insurance rights;

4. Fill in the application form: the insured person needs to fill in the application form for medical insurance card and submit relevant materials;

5. Photographing and fingerprint entry: The insured person needs to take photos and fingerprint entry so that the medical insurance department can make a medical insurance card;

6. Waiting for the medical insurance card to be made: the insured needs to wait for the medical insurance card to be made, and then go to the medical insurance department or social security service center to receive the medical insurance card after the production is completed.

The materials that need to be prepared for receiving the medical insurance card for the first time generally include the following contents:

1. Original and photocopy of ID card;

2. Original and photocopy of the household registration book (required in some areas);

3. The original and photocopy of the latest social security payment certificate;

4. A number of photos (the specific number depends on local regulations).

To sum up, under different regions and different medical insurance policies, the specific requirements and application procedures for obtaining medical insurance cards for the first time may be different, and other materials may be needed. Therefore, it is recommended that you know the local medical insurance policies and regulations in advance when you go to handle it, so as to smoothly handle the procedures for obtaining the medical insurance card for the first time.

Legal basis:

Article 23 of People's Republic of China (PRC) Social Insurance Law

Employees should participate in the basic medical insurance for employees, and employers and employees should jointly pay the basic medical insurance premiums in accordance with state regulations. Individual industrial and commercial households without employees, part-time employees who have not participated in the basic medical insurance for employees and other flexible employees can participate in the basic medical insurance for employees, and individuals pay the basic medical insurance premium in accordance with state regulations.