广东拟出台养老机构预收费管理办法 预收服务费最长不超过6个月

Core Points - Guangdong Province is drafting the "Management Measures for Pre-collection of Fees in Elderly Care Institutions (Draft for Comments)" to enhance regulation of pre-collected fees in elderly care facilities [1] - The draft stipulates that the maximum period for pre-collecting elderly care service fees should not exceed 6 months, and the deposit for a single elderly person should not exceed 20,000 yuan [2][3] - Membership fees cannot exceed six times the highest monthly service fee of the institution and must not be collected through misleading promotions [2][3] Fee Collection Regulations - Pre-collected fees include service fees, deposits, and membership fees, and should respect the wishes of the elderly or their agents without coercion [2] - Monthly collection is preferred for service fees, with specific charges based on actual consumption for items like meal fees [2] - Institutions must provide clear information about fee collection and usage, including a written agreement detailing refund conditions and responsibilities [4] Investment Restrictions - Membership fees can only be used for facility construction and core business, prohibiting high-risk investments or loans to related enterprises [3] - Institutions that are not yet built or do not meet conditions cannot collect membership fees [3] Refund and Notification Policies - Refunds must be processed within specified timeframes, with full refunds for cancellations before admission and partial refunds after admission [4] - Institutions must notify elderly individuals or their agents 30 days in advance of any operational changes, including closures [4]