Can the medical insurance card be used normally after it has expired?

The validity period of social security card is 10 year, and it can be used after expiration. Details are as follows:

1. You don't need to apply for a new social security card when it expires. If the function is normal, you can continue to use it. If the medical insurance card expires, you need to change it. When the social security card expires, the cardholder only needs to apply for a replacement card at the municipal social security agency. If the social security card is expired, lost or damaged, it may apply to the original handling and issuing authority for replacement or replacement. The handling agency may require users to provide corresponding certificates and will also charge appropriate handling fees;

2. After the expiration of the social security card, if the function of the card is normal, there is no need to renew the fee, and it can continue to be used without being limited by the validity period. If the social security card is damaged and needs to be replaced, I or others can bring my ID card, the client's ID card and the damaged social security card to the social security card replacement card outlet to handle the relevant hands;

3. If the social security card chip needs to be replaced due to aging or damage, the cardholder can bring his ID card and one-inch bareheaded photo to the nearest district social security agency or community or street social security office with business card printing equipment.

According to the national standards, the social security card can still be used to pay medical expenses when it expires, but it still needs to be replaced as soon as possible. Users who need to change their business can apply for replacing their social security cards in the social security card management center, and follow the process of replacing social security cards.

legal ground

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

Article 2 The state establishes social insurance systems such as basic old-age insurance, basic medical insurance, industrial injury insurance, unemployment insurance and maternity insurance, so as to guarantee citizens' right to receive material assistance from the state and society in accordance with the law in case of old age, illness, industrial injury, unemployment and maternity. 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.