An indispensable 'right-hand man' in our daily life - social security card. Since its inception, it has provided convenient services to thousands of people. But recently, the topic of "social security card must remember to activate" has been hotly discussed. People expressed confusion: "I haven't activated this card, but it can be used normally." ”
So, do you need to activate the social security card, what will be the impact if it is not activated, and how to enable its various functions? Let's explore the 'secrets' behind the social security card today.
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The function of the social security card, many people don't know!
Since the 80s of the 20th century, the mainland has reformed the social insurance system, forming a multi-level social security system with social insurance as the main body, social assistance, social welfare, charitable assistance and commercial insurance as the supplement, among which the social security card is the concrete manifestation of social insurance.
The social security card is a "two-in-one" card, which includes two main functions: social security function and financial function. The ways and steps to enable these two features are slightly different, but they are both extremely convenient. So, how do you do it?
Social security function
Having a social security card can be used for medical treatment and drug purchase, insurance registration, payment inquiry, transfer of social security relationship, and treatment qualification certification.
After the social security function is enabled, we can self-service inquiries and handle related affairs through the physical window, bank or even mobile APP, which is convenient and fast.
So, how do you enable the social security feature?
As long as the card owner completes the identity verification, the social security function can be started synchronously after authorization.
In many regions, when the cardholder receives the card for the first time or uses the card for the first time, the social security function will be activated immediately after completing the identity verification, making the service more efficient and convenient.
Financial features
Not only that, but there is another feature of the social security card that is often overlooked, and that is the financial function. In addition to social insurance business, the social security card also has the function of a bank card.
Cardholders can pay social security premiums, personnel examination registration fees, pensions, unemployment insurance benefits, work-related injury allowances and other benefits through the social security card. In some areas, financial funds such as social assistance and subsidies for farmers are also distributed to social security cards to facilitate the lives of the masses.
So, how do you enable financial features?
All you need to do is take a valid ID and social security card and go to the counter of the service bank.
At present, the bank window in most regions is already able to handle social security card services, and can complete the activation of social security functions and financial functions at the same time, thus simplifying the process and improving efficiency.
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Will the social security card be reported lost if it is not activated for 300 days?
Here, we must clarify a misunderstanding: "the social security card will be reported lost if it is not activated for 300 days". This is indeed a rumor.
In fact, if the financial function is not activated in time after receiving the social security card, it will indeed lead to the inability to use the bank account function of the social security card. However, this does not mean that your Social Security card will be reported lost.
Even if there is no fund deposit or transfer out of the bank account for a long time after activation, the bank will only suspend the non-counter business of the account, and only need to go to the bank branch to apply for resumption.
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Without a social security card, it's super easy to apply!
At present, nearly 98% of our population has a social security card, and social security card has penetrated into every corner of our lives.
Not only can it be applied in the medical and financial fields, but it can also be paid with social security cards in parks, buses, examination venues, etc., which greatly facilitates our daily life.
If you don't have a social security card, go ahead and apply for it! At the same time, we can also operate through online channels such as the electronic social security card APP and applet, the handheld 12333 APP, and the national government service platform, and can even complete the application and card production progress inquiry services at home.
Starting from 2021, when we apply for the third-generation social security card, we will also apply for an electronic social security card.
Write at the end
In general, the social security card is not just a card, it is a strong protection of our rights and interests. In the face of the rapid development of science and technology, let us embrace the changes together, make good use of the social security card, feel the convenience brought by technology, enjoy the various services provided by the state, and experience the beauty of life.