Enterprises only issue them to employees. At present, social security cards have been uniformly issued by local designated banks.
The social security card is the only bank card authorized by the State Council to carry the national emblem, which is equivalent to the "second" identity card of citizens. It is the electronic certificate for citizens to handle various social security businesses, apply for various social insurance benefits and settle medical insurance.
Hangzhou Citizen Card is an integrated circuit card (IC card) authorized by the Hangzhou Municipal People's Government to handle personal social affairs and enjoy public services. In order to establish a personal information exchange system in Hangzhou, and establish a service and application system for citizens, it is convenient for citizens to handle personal affairs and business applications, and it is also convenient for government management.
With the continuous improvement of the card environment of electronic social security card, the online application of resident service will be further expanded, and more and more people can appreciate the convenience brought by electronic social security card. According to Cheng Lianzheng, member of the party group and deputy director of the Provincial Department of Human Resources and Social Security, cities are also actively exploring the application and expansion of social security cards.
14 cities launched the "three-in-one" pilot of social security cards, bank cards and medical cards, which can be used for appointment registration, hospitalization and medical insurance settlement. 15 cities can use electronic social security cards to buy medicines in hospitals or pharmacies; In some cities, funds such as talent allowance, trainee allowance, provident fund, salaries of government agencies and institutions, trade union assistance, and military allowance have been distributed and applied.
legal ground
Measures of the People's Republic of China on the Administration of Social Security Cards Article 5 The provincial human resources and social security department or the municipal human resources and social security department may issue social security cards with the approval of Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security. No other institution or organization may issue social security cards.
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.