Is the social security card handled by the social security bureau?

The social security card is handled by the social security bureau or the relevant human resources and social security department.

First, the role and importance of social security card

Social security card is an important part of the national social security system, which integrates personal social insurance information, including pension insurance, medical insurance, unemployment insurance and so on. Cardholders can enjoy various social insurance benefits through social security cards, such as reimbursement of medical expenses and pension collection. At the same time, the social security card is also an important proof of personal identity and can be used to handle other social security-related businesses.

Second, the conditions and procedures for handling social security cards

To apply for a social security card, you need to meet certain conditions, such as having People's Republic of China (PRC) (China) nationality and participating in social insurance. In the process of handling, you need to provide valid identification, such as ID card and household registration book. The specific process is as follows:

1. Go to the local social security bureau or relevant human resources and social security departments to consult the specific requirements and procedures for handling social security cards.

2. Prepare the required identification and related materials, such as photos.

3. Fill in the application form as required and submit relevant supporting documents.

4. Wait until it is approved, and make a card after it is approved.

5. Get the social security card and keep it properly.

Three, the use of social security card and matters needing attention

After receiving the social security card, the cardholder shall keep it properly to avoid loss or damage. At the same time, we should pay attention to the service life of the social security card and handle the card replacement procedures in time. The use of social security cards shall comply with relevant regulations, and the social security cards shall not be lent to others for use or used for illegal purposes.

To sum up:

The social security card is an important certificate for the insured to enjoy various social insurance benefits, and it needs to be handled by the Social Security Bureau or the relevant human resources and social security departments. In the process of handling, it shall provide valid identity certificates and related materials, and apply for and receive them in accordance with the prescribed procedures. The cardholder shall properly keep the social security card and use it in accordance with relevant regulations.

Legal basis:

Measures of the People's Republic of China on the Administration of Social Security Cards

Article 2 provides that:

The term "social security card" as mentioned in these Measures refers to an integrated circuit card issued to the public and mainly used for government social management and public services in the fields of human resources and social security.

Measures of the People's Republic of China on the Administration of Social Security Cards

Article 7 provides that:

The process of issuing and registering social security cards is as follows:

(1) When issuing social security cards, the provincial human resources and social security departments shall submit the application materials to the office of Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security Informatization Leading Group for review.

(two) municipal human resources and social security departments to issue social security cards, the application materials should be submitted to the provincial human resources and social security departments for preliminary examination. After passing the preliminary examination, it shall be reported to the Office of Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security Informatization Leading Group for review.

(3) With the approval of the Office of the Information Leading Group of Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, the identification numbers of the social security card issuers are uniformly distributed to the areas that have approved the issuance of social security cards, and shall be filed with the National IC Card Registration Center in accordance with the relevant provisions of the state.

(four) in the card-issuing area, if the structure of the social security card surface and the file in the card is changed, it must be reported to the Office of the Information Leading Group of Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security for re-examination. Changes in card-issuing suppliers and products, expansion of the number of cards issued, and increase of business applications to be approved shall be reported to the Office of Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security Informatization Leading Group for the record.