When is the social security card activated?

The social security card is activated under the following circumstances:

1. The social security card password has been set: generally speaking, after receiving the social security card, you need to set a six-digit password. This password can be used in pharmacies, hospitals and other scenes to buy drugs, which is an important means to confirm the validity and security of social security cards. Once the password is set, it means that the social security card has been initially activated.

2. It can be used normally in relevant institutions: If the social security card can be used normally in medical insurance designated pharmacies, hospitals and other places, for example, it can be used to buy medicines and pay medical expenses, it means that the social security card has been activated.

3. You can check social security information online: If you can check personal social security information, including payment records and medical insurance balance, through official channels, such as the website of the Social Security Bureau and the social security APP, it also means that the social security card has been activated.

4. Received SMS or notification of successful activation: After the social security card is successfully activated, some regions or banks will send SMS or notification to inform users. If you receive such a short message or notice, it means that the social security card has been successfully activated.

Materials required for handling social security cards:

1. Fill in a complete application form for the issuance and registration of social security cards;

2. Preparation for the issuance of social security cards;

3. Application fields and card application file structures that meet the requirements of national unified specifications (including partially expanded application fields and indicators);

4. Card surface style designed according to unified requirements;

5, the local social security card management measures and implementation details;

6. Other materials required by Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security.

To sum up, the social security card can be considered activated when it has a password, can be used normally by relevant institutions, can query social security information online, or receives a short message or a notification of successful activation.

Legal basis:

People's Republic of China (PRC) social insurance law

Article 57

The employing unit shall, within 30 days from the date of its establishment, apply to the local social insurance agency for social insurance registration with its business license, registration certificate or unit seal. The social insurance agency shall, within fifteen days from the date of receiving the application, examine and issue the social insurance registration certificate.