生娃养娃 请收好来自国家的“育儿福利包”

Core Viewpoint - The government is implementing multiple policies to enhance the support system for childbirth and parenting, aiming to reduce the costs associated with childbirth, upbringing, and education, thereby promoting a family-friendly society [1]. Group 1: Financial Support Measures - Childcare subsidies will be exempt from personal income tax [4]. - The central government has allocated approximately 90 billion yuan for the "Childcare Subsidy Assistance Fund" in the initial budget for this year [4]. - The standard deduction for childcare expenses for children under three years old has been increased from 1,000 yuan to 2,000 yuan per month, allowing for an annual deduction of 24,000 yuan per child [11]. Group 2: Education Initiatives - From the autumn semester of 2025, public kindergartens will waive the childcare fees for children in their final year (kindergarten big class), benefiting around 12 million children [6]. Group 3: Maternity Leave and Support - Maternity leave has been extended to 158 days or more in various provinces, with an additional 15 days of paternity leave and 5 to 20 days of parental leave [15]. - Maternity allowances, commonly referred to as "maternity pay," are now directly disbursed to individuals in 19 provinces and regions, including Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps [7][8]. Group 4: Healthcare Services - By the end of 2025, all tertiary medical institutions providing obstetric services will offer pain relief during childbirth, and by 2027, all secondary and higher medical institutions will also provide this service [17]. - Assisted reproductive technology will be included in medical insurance reimbursement across all provinces and regions [17]. - Newborns can now enroll in health insurance online using their birth certificates, allowing for immediate reimbursement of medical expenses after discharge from the hospital [19].