Does the inactivity of social security card affect hospital reimbursement?

Legal analysis: if the social security card is not activated, it can also be reimbursed in the hospital. When you see a doctor in a hospital, the social security card is automatically activated. If you have never used this card, it is still valid as long as you pay medical insurance on time. There is no time limit for activation.

Legal basis: People's Republic of China (PRC) Social Insurance Law.

Article 2 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 in case of old age, illness, industrial injury, unemployment and maternity.

Article 4 Employers and individuals who pay social insurance premiums according to law in People's Republic of China (PRC) have the right to inquire about payment records and personal rights and interests records, and ask 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.