How do rural people pay social security?

How do rural people pay social security? Analysis of hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days

With the popularization of social security policies, rural residents' attention to social security has increased significantly. In the past 10 days, the entire network's discussion around "rural social security" has mainly focused on three major sections: payment methods, policy preferences and frequently asked questions. This article will combine structured data to provide clear insurance participation guidelines for rural residents.

1. Rural social security payment methods (top 3 searches in the past 10 days)

2. New changes in policies (hotly searched policies in the past 10 days)

1.Inter-provincial payment interoperability: Starting from September 2023, 31 provinces across the country will enable online non-local payment of medical insurance for urban and rural residents, which can be processed through the "National Medical Insurance Service Platform" APP.

2.Senior Citizen Subsidy Linkage: Many places have introduced pension insurance payment subsidy policies. For example, Anhui Province provides an additional subsidy of 50 yuan/month for insured persons over 60 years old.

3.Simplified payment suspension and replacement: The make-up period for medical insurance after payment is suspended is extended from 6 months to 12 months (new regulations in 2023).

3. Frequently Asked Questions on Rural Social Security (Data Source: Question and Answer Platform of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security)

4. Practical suggestions

1.Prioritize medical insurance: Rural cooperative medical care has been fully integrated into urban and rural residents’ medical insurance. Payment within the year is due on December 31. Overdue payment will affect reimbursement in the following year.

2.Early planning for pension insurance: According to the current policy, you can receive a pension if you have made cumulative contributions for 15 years and are over 60 years old. If you start to participate in insurance at the age of 45, you need to choose high-end supplementary payment.

3.Make use of digital tools: The National Social Insurance Public Service Platform (http://si.12333.gov.cn) supports nationwide insurance inquiry, benefit calculation and other functions.

5. Cases with local characteristics (media reports in the past 10 days)

• Zhejiang Province implements "Social Security Assistance Loan", and needy groups can apply for interest-free loans to pay social security;
• Sichuan Province is piloting a “grain-for-social-security” program, whereby farmers can use their surplus grain to offset part of their pension insurance costs;
• Hebei Province has launched a "help and handle" service, and left-behind elderly people can pay on their behalf through the mobile phone of village cadres.

Note: The statistical period of the above data is from October 1 to October 10, 2023. The policy may be adjusted depending on the region. It is recommended to consult the local social security agency before participating in insurance.