Core Insights - Long-term care insurance (LTCI) is expected to stimulate demand for nursing services, medical equipment, and rehabilitation devices, thereby driving economic growth and creating new economic opportunities [1][2]. Group 1: Industry Development - The LTCI pilot program has covered 180 million people, with over 2.6 million disabled insured individuals receiving benefits, and total fund expenditures exceeding 80 billion yuan [1]. - The "home care + assistive device service" model is anticipated to be promoted nationwide following the implementation of LTCI, presenting new development opportunities for related industries [2]. - The establishment of the first LTCI industrial park in Nantong is attracting service institutions, insurance companies, and assistive device R&D organizations, forming a complete care service industry chain [7]. Group 2: Assistive Devices and Services - Assistive device rental has become a popular policy among insured individuals in LTCI pilot areas, significantly alleviating the financial burden on families of disabled individuals [3]. - In Nantong, individuals can rent a multifunctional nursing bed for only 0.45 yuan per day, with an annual limit of 8,000 yuan, shared between the fund and individuals at an 80:20 ratio [3][4]. - The LTCI program has introduced a range of assistive devices, including electric nursing beds and multifunctional wheelchairs, which have benefited over 2,000 disabled families in recent years [4][6]. Group 3: Technological Advancements - The LTCI's implementation is expected to enhance payment capabilities, directly driving the development of products related to the care of disabled and elderly individuals, such as electric wheelchairs and nursing beds [7]. - The introduction of smart assistive devices, including intelligent nursing robots and home care beds, is gaining traction, with increased interest from companies in developing these technologies [10][12]. - The international standard for elderly care robots, led by China, aims to provide benchmarks for the design, manufacturing, testing, and certification of various elderly care robot products [10].
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