Social Security Law Principles

Author: Chen Xinyong et al. / Country:
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Publishing Date: 2003-08-01
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1. On June 27, 1952, the State Council of the Central People's Government promulgated the "Notice on the Implementation of Publicly Financed Medical Treatment and Prevention for National Staff of Governments at All Levels, Parties, Organizations, and Their Affiliated Institutions Across the Country."
2. On August 24, 1952, the Ministry of Health formulated and the State Council approved the "Implementation Measures for the Publicly Financed Medical Treatment and Prevention of National Staff."
3. On September 12, 1952, the State Council of the Central People's Government promulgated the "Provisional Measures on the Treatment of Government Staff During Illness." On July 14, 1954, it was revised and replaced by the "Provisional Measures on the Treatment of Government Staff During Sick Leave." On December 29, 1955, it was further revised and replaced by the "Trial Measures on the Living Treatment of Government Staff During Sick Leave by the State Council and Government Agencies."
(5) Maternity Insurance Regulations
1. On April 26, 1955, the State Council issued the "Notice on Maternity Leave for Female Staff."
2. On April 4, 1964, the State Council approved and forwarded the "Provisions on the Expenditure of Family Planning Work Funds" formulated by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Finance.
(6) Military Personnel Placement and Welfare Security Regulations
1. On May 31, 1955, the State Council adopted the "Resolution on the Placement of Demobilized and Construction Military Personnel."
2. On October 19, 1978, the State Council and the Central Military Commission promulgated the "Provisions on the Treatment of Volunteer Soldiers of the People's Liberation Army."
(7) Preferential Treatment and Pensions Regulations
1. On November 25, 1950, the State Council approved and the Ministry of Interior published the "Provisional Regulations on Preferential Treatment and Pensions for Revolutionary Disabled Soldiers" and the "Provisional Regulations on Preferential Treatment and Pensions for Militia and Civilian Injuries and Deaths."
2. On June 12, 1954, the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Labor issued the "Provisional Measures on the Issues of Preferential Treatment and Pensions for Civilian Injuries and Deaths in Economic Construction Projects."
(8) Employee Welfare Regulations
1. On January 11, 1957, the State Council issued the "Notice on Several Issues Concerning Employee Living Conditions."
2. On February 6, 1958, the State Council issued the "Provisional Measures on the Leave and Pay for Workers and Staff to Return Home for Family Visits."
(9) Social Relief Regulations
1. On February 28, 1956, the All-China Federation of Trade Unions issued the "Measures for Providing Financial Assistance to Employees in Difficulties."
2. On November 13, 1963, the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Finance issued the "Provisions on the Scope of Expenditure and Management Principles for Medical Relief Funds."
II. The Social Security System Gradually Moving Towards a Market Economy Era
After the Third Plenary Session of the 11th Central Committee, China entered a new historical development period, gradually shifting its economic system from a planned economy to a market economy. In line with this transformation of the economic system, the social security system also gradually evolved into one centered on social insurance, adapted to the market economy system.
(1) Comprehensive Social Security Regulations
1. On July 17, 1989, the Ministry of Labor issued the "Notice on the Names and Work Responsibilities of Social Insurance Institutions."
2. On May 8, 1993, the Ministry of Labor issued the "Trial Accounting System for Social Insurance."
3. On September 3, 1993, the Ministry of Labor issued the "Provisions on the Management of Social Insurance Statistics" and the "Statistical Reporting System for Social Insurance."
4. On October 20, 1993, the Ministry of Labor issued the "Trial Financial System for Social Insurance."
5. On July 5, 1994, the 8th Session of the 8th National People's Congress passed the "Labor Law of the People's Republic of China," with Chapter 9 titled "Social Insurance and Welfare."
6. On November 22, 1994, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Labor issued the "Provisional Measures for Strengthening the Investment Management of Social Insurance Funds for Enterprise Employees."
7. On June 9, 1995, the Ministry of Labor issued the "Measures for Reforming Labor, Wages, and Social Insurance Systems in Pilot Enterprises with Modern Enterprise Systems."
8. On January 22, 1999, the State Council promulgated the "Provisional Regulations on the Collection of Social Insurance Fees."
9. On March 19, 1999, the Ministry of Labor and Social Security issued the "Provisional Measures on the Administration of Social Insurance Registration," the "Provisional Measures on the Declaration and Payment of Social Insurance Fees," and the "Provisional Measures on the Supervision of the Collection of Social Insurance Fees."
10. On June 15, 1999, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Labor and Social Security issued the "Financial System for Social Insurance Funds."
11. On November 23, 1999, the Ministry of Labor and Social Security issued the "Provisions on Administrative Reconsideration of Labor and Social Security Disputes."
12. On May 18, 2001, the Ministry of Labor and Social Security issued the "Provisions on Administrative Supervision of Social Insurance Funds."
13. On May 27, 2001, the Ministry of Labor and Social Security issued the "Provisions on the Handling of Administrative Disputes in Social Insurance."
14. On June 6, 2001, the State Council promulgated the "Provisional Measures for the Management of National Stock Divestment to Raise Social Security Funds."
15. On May 18, 2001, the Ministry of Labor and Social Security issued the "Provisional Measures for the Administration of Public Complaints on Social Insurance Fund Supervision."
16. On February 27, 2003, the Ministry of Labor and Social Security issued the "Provisions on the Audit of Social Insurance."
17. On March 5, 2003, the Ministry of Labor and Social Security issued the "Rules for On-site Supervision of Social Security Funds."
(2) Old-Age Pension Regulations
1. On October 7, 1980, the State Council promulgated the "Provisional Measures on the Retirement and Rest of Cadres."
2. On October 31, 1981, the State Council and the Central Military Commission issued the "Provisional Measures on the Retirement of Military Cadres."
3. On January 4, 1982, the State Council and the Central Military Commission issued the "Provisional Measures on the Retirement and Rest of Military Cadres."
4. On April 10, 1982, the State Council promulgated several "Provisions on the Retirement and Rest of Cadres."
5. On September 12, 1983, the State Council promulgated the "Provisional Measures on Several Issues Concerning the Retirement and Rest of Senior Experts."
6. On June 26, 1991, the State Council adopted the "Decision on Reforming the Old-Age Pension System for Enterprise Employees."
7. On January 3, 1992, the Ministry of Civil Affairs issued the "County-Level Rural Social Old-Age Insurance Fund."