What is the third generation social security card?

The third generation social security card is a new generation social security card produced and issued by Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security in accordance with the unified technical specifications.

The third generation social security card uses the state secret algorithm to enhance the security of the card, and at the same time, it uses contact and non-contact "double interface" card reading applications to support social security and financial functions. Compared with the second generation social security card, it has the non-contact function of "flash payment", and has the characteristics of non-contact, asymmetric authentication and biometric identification. , which is convenient for cardholders to use their cards, has a wider application range and can support applications such as government affairs, transportation, cultural tourism, medical and health services, etc.

Social insurance refers to a social and economic system that provides income or compensation for people who lose their ability to work, are temporarily unemployed or suffer losses due to health reasons. The main items of social insurance include endowment insurance, medical insurance, unemployment insurance, industrial injury insurance and maternity insurance.

The social insurance plan is organized by the government, forcing a certain group to use part of its income as social insurance tax (fee) to form a social insurance fund. Under certain conditions, the insured can get fixed income or loss compensation from the fund, which is a redistribution system with the goal of ensuring material and labor reproduction and social stability. Social insurance is an important part of the social security system and occupies a core position in the whole social security system.

legal ground

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.