社保卡如何申领和补换？操作步骤

Group 1 - The social security card is a fundamental carrier for national livelihood services, and applying for it is not complicated [2] - Applicants can apply for the physical social security card through various channels, including human resources service centers, banks, or online platforms [2][9] - The electronic social security card can be applied for by holders who have already received the physical card and have not canceled it [4][6] Group 2 - Since 2021, individuals applying for the third-generation social security card can simultaneously apply for the electronic version [5] - It is not possible to only obtain the electronic social security card without having the physical card [6] - Parents can apply for a social security card for newborns when handling initial medical insurance registration [7] Group 3 - Most regions have implemented a "one-stop" service for newborns, allowing social security card applications to be made alongside birth registration and household registration [8] - There is no fee for the first-time application of the social security card [10] - Replacement or reissuance of the card may incur a fee based on local standards, but some regions waive this fee [11] Group 4 - When changing the insured location due to interprovincial movement, holders need to apply for a new social security card [12] - Social security cards have an expiration date, and holders can apply for a new card 60 days before the expiration [14] - After the expiration of the social security card, its social security functions remain usable, but financial functions may vary by bank [15] Group 5 - Holders can replace their social security cards in any region across the country [16] - Online replacement services are available for individuals living in different provinces, allowing for application submission and card delivery [18] - If a physical card is replaced, the electronic card does not need to be re-applied for, as it will resume normal use once the new card is received [19]