Children's social security card can't be used without photos?

Children's social security cards do not need photos, but cardholders need to provide photos when they change their cards or need to reissue them. Moreover, when handling children's medical insurance, it is also necessary to provide photos of the children themselves for the record.

Children's social security card is a kind of social security card designed for children under the age of 16, which is mainly used to reimburse children's medical insurance expenses. According to national regulations, children's social security cards can be used without photos, because children are younger and some children may not be suitable for taking photos. At this time, parents can handle the card instead of their children. However, it should be noted that when the cardholder's information changes or the card needs to be reissued, photos need to be provided as proof materials. In addition, when handling children's medical insurance, it is also necessary to provide photos of the children themselves for the record. If the child's social security card is lost or damaged and cannot be used, parents can go to the local social security bureau or medical insurance management department to report the loss and reissue it. You need to provide your child's valid identification materials, photos and other related materials when you reissue them. You can consult the local social security bureau or medical insurance management department for specific requirements.

How long is the validity period of children's social security card? The validity period of children's social security cards is generally the same as the date of birth of children, that is, before 16 years old. If the cardholder's information changes or you need to reissue the card, you need to apply for a new card.

Although the children's social security card can be used without photos, when the cardholder's information changes or the card needs to be reissued, photos need to be provided as proof materials. When handling children's medical insurance, it is also necessary to provide photos of the children themselves for the record. When parents need to go through the relevant procedures, they can go to the local social security bureau or the medical insurance management department for consultation.

Legal basis:

Article 4 of People's Republic of China (PRC) Social Insurance Law 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 and interests 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. Fifth people's governments at or above the county level shall incorporate social insurance into the national economic and social development plan. The state raises social insurance funds through multiple channels. People's governments at or above the county level shall give necessary financial support to social insurance. The state supports social insurance through preferential tax policies.