7月1日起，我市基本医保参保人员长护险全覆盖一场“及时雨”助失能人群破“护理之困”

Core Viewpoint - The new healthcare policy in the city, effective from July 1, will include urban and rural residents in the long-term care insurance coverage, addressing the care challenges faced by disabled individuals and their families [1][2]. Group 1: Policy Implementation - The long-term care insurance (LTCI) aims to provide care support and financial assistance to individuals who are unable to care for themselves due to illness, disability, or old age [1]. - Since the LTCI was officially implemented on October 1, 2023, a total of 3,463 severely disabled individuals have benefited from the program, resulting in over 35 million yuan in financial relief for families [1][2]. - The LTCI fund reimburses care costs at a rate of 50 yuan per day for individuals receiving 24-hour care in nursing facilities, potentially saving families 1,500 yuan per month [2]. Group 2: Service Options and Support - The LTCI offers a variety of care services, allowing families to choose from five types of care based on their needs, including institutional care, family care subsidies, home care services, and specialized care services [2]. - The family care subsidy is set at 10 yuan per person per day, providing financial support to family members who care for their disabled relatives [2]. Group 3: Application Process and Future Enhancements - To ensure smooth implementation of the new policy, the city’s healthcare bureau has optimized the application process, allowing online applications through the "Zhenjiang Long Care" app or in-person at designated service points [3]. - The healthcare bureau will continuously monitor the policy's effectiveness and make necessary adjustments to improve service quality and ensure that severely disabled individuals receive high-quality care [3].