1. Try to read the social security card on several different social security card reading devices;
if they are all unrecognizable, it may be that the social security card chip is damaged;
2. Bring your ID card and social security card to the local social security bureau or designated service outlets for testing;
the staff will use professional equipment to check whether the card is damaged;
3. If it is confirmed that the social security card chip is damaged, submit an application for re-making the card in accordance with the prescribed procedures and pay the corresponding cost;
4. After the new card is made, follow the notice to get a new social security card at the designated place.
Use and maintenance of social security card:
1. Basic functions of social security card: used for personal social insurance inquiry, medical expenses settlement, drug purchase, etc.
2. Daily maintenance of the social security card: The social security card should be avoided in an environment with high temperature and strong magnetic field to avoid damaging the chip;
3. Loss reporting and replacement of social security card: If the social security card is lost or damaged, report the loss to the social security service center in time and apply for replacement according to the process;
4. Password management of social security card: change the password of social security card regularly to enhance security and prevent personal information from being leaked;
5. update of social security card: with the update of technology, the social security card may need to be replaced with a new version to meet the new service demand.
to sum up, the methods to judge whether the social security card chip is damaged include trying to read it on multiple card reading devices, going to the social security bureau or service outlets for testing, re-issuing the card after confirming the damage and getting a new card.
Legal basis:
Article 19 of the Administrative Measures for Social Security Cards of the People's Republic of China
Social security cards that are no longer used due to damage, loss, expiration and other reasons shall be included in the invalid list. The invalid list shall be managed at different levels. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security and the human resources and social security departments at the provincial and municipal levels shall manage the invalid list of social security cards nationwide, in the whole province and in the whole city respectively, and provide inquiry services.