legal basis: social insurance law of the people's Republic of China
article 1 this law is formulated in accordance with the constitution in order to standardize the social insurance relationship, safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of citizens to participate in social insurance and enjoy social insurance benefits, enable citizens to enjoy the fruits of development and promote social harmony and stability.
article 2 the state establishes social insurance systems such as basic old-age insurance, basic medical insurance, industrial injury insurance, unemployment insurance and maternity insurance, so as to guarantee citizens' right to get material help from the state and society in accordance with the law in case of old age, illness, industrial injury, unemployment and maternity.
article 4 the people's Republic of China * * * and employers and individuals within the territory of China have the right to inquire about the payment records and personal rights and interests records, and ask social insurance agencies to provide social insurance consultation and other related services. Individuals enjoy social insurance benefits according to law and have the right to supervise the payment of their own units.