Can the social security card be used after being idle for 4 years?

Legal analysis: if the activation time is specified within 6 months from the date of issuing the card, if it is not activated in the bank after the expiration, the original medical insurance card of the insured will be automatically invalidated, but the social security card does not need to be re-applied. After the bank is activated, the amount in the original medical insurance card account will be transferred to the medical insurance card. The insured person needs to activate the social security card within six months after receiving it. If the original medical insurance card is not activated, the use will be restricted.

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

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.

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.