健全完善分层分类社会救助体系 四川出台刚性支出困难家庭认定办法

Core Points - The article discusses the newly issued "Recognition Method for Families with Rigid Expenditure Difficulties" by the Sichuan Provincial Civil Affairs Department, which clarifies the criteria, procedures, standards, and scope of rigid expenditures for such families [1][2] - Families with rigid expenditure difficulties differ from traditional social assistance recipients, as they generally have some income but face significant rigid expenditures in areas like healthcare, education, and disability rehabilitation, leading to basic living difficulties [1][2] Summary by Sections - Recognition Criteria: Families must not be included in minimum living security or special hardship assistance, have a per capita income below the local average disposable income, and their rigid expenditures must account for at least 60% of total income over the past twelve months [2] - Rigid Expenditure Scope: Includes living expenses, medical expenses, educational expenses, disability rehabilitation expenses, and other expenditures recognized by county-level civil affairs departments [2] - Exclusion Conditions: Families are ineligible if they have able-bodied members who refuse employment without valid reasons, do not cooperate with economic condition checks, or provide false information [2] - Validity Period: Recognition as a family with rigid expenditure difficulties is generally valid for no more than 12 months, after which a new application is required for continued recognition [2]