Social Insurance

Learn about Shanghai's social insurance policies, including pension, medical, unemployment, and work-related injury insurance, as well as maternity insurance.

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Pensions in Shanghai: What foreign nationals need to know

Foreign nationals who have participated in Shanghai's basic pension insurance for employees may apply for a basic pension after reaching the State-prescribed age for claiming.

Shanghai makes medical insurance more accessible for expats

Here is a detailed guide for expats employed in Shanghai applying for medical insurance cards and medical record booklets, taking employee medical insurance as an example.

Maternity leave social insurance subsidies

To help employees better understand their rights and relevant regulations of maternity leave social insurance subsidy, the Shanghai Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau has released a reference guide.

Work-related injury insurance

This reference guide answers some frequently asked questions about work-related injury insurance.

How expats can access unemployment insurance benefits in Shanghai

The question is commonly asked whether foreigners employed in China can claim unemployment insurance benefits – and the answer to that is a definite Yes.