What's the difference between a temporary social security account and a formal social security account?

Legal analysis: The difference between temporary social security card and formal social security card is as follows: 1. The service life is different. The temporary social security card has a service life of 3 months, and the social security card has no service life. 2. The reimbursement methods are different. Temporary social security cards need to carry medical expenses details, payment lists, diagnosis certificates and other related reimbursement documents to the local social security service outlets for reimbursement. The employing unit shall, within 30 days from the date of employment, apply to the social insurance agency for social insurance registration for its employees. If the social insurance has not been registered, the social insurance agency shall verify the social insurance premium it should pay. Employees-free individual industrial and commercial households who voluntarily participate in social insurance, part-time employees who do not participate in social insurance in the employing unit and other flexible employees shall apply to the social insurance agency for social insurance registration. The state establishes a national unified personal social security number. Personal social security number is a citizen's identity number.

Legal basis: Article 4 of the Social Insurance Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) * * * 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 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.