I. Meaning of invalid medical insurance card status
Invalid medical insurance card status refers to the fact that the medical insurance card cannot be used normally for various reasons, resulting in the inability of the insured to enjoy medical insurance benefits. This may be due to the card being damaged, expired, incorrect information, etc. When the status of the medical insurance card is invalid, the insured person will not be able to carry out the settlement of medical expenses, reimbursement and other operations.
2. Reasons for invalid medical insurance card status
1. Damaged card: The medical insurance card may be damaged by wear and tear, folding and other damages in the course of use, resulting in the inability to read and write information normally.
2, expired: health insurance card has a certain period of validity, after the expiration date will not be able to use.
3. Incorrect information: The personal information on the card, such as name and ID number, is incorrect, resulting in a failure to match the health insurance system.
Three, how to deal with health insurance card status failure
1, check the card: first check the health insurance card for damage, expiration and other obvious problems.
2, contact the medical insurance department: If you find that the status of the medical insurance card is invalid, you should contact the local medical insurance department for consultation and processing. The medical insurance department will inform the treatment method according to the specific situation.
3. Replace the card with a new one: If the card is invalid due to damage or expiration, the health insurance department will usually ask for a new card. Participants need to submit relevant documents and pay the fee as required.
Four measures to prevent the expiration of the status of health insurance card
1, proper storage: Participants should properly store the health insurance card, and avoid putting it together with magnetic objects to prevent the card from being damaged or demagnetized.
2. Update information in time: If there are changes in personal information, the information on the card should be updated in time to ensure that it matches the health insurance system.
3. Regular checking: Check the status of your card regularly and contact the health insurance department if you find any problems.
In summary, the invalid status of the medical insurance card means that the card cannot be used normally for various reasons, resulting in the inability of the insured to enjoy the medical insurance benefits. Participants should understand the reasons for invalidation and how to deal with it, and take preventive measures to avoid invalidation.
Legal basis:
Measures for the Administration of Social Security Cards in the People's Republic of China
Article 14 stipulates:
The validity period of the social security card is 10 years. Before the expiration of the validity period of the social security card, the cardholder should be in accordance with the relevant provisions in a timely manner for the replacement procedures.