“十四五”期间兜底民生保障全面得到加强

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is that during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the social security system in China has been significantly strengthened, particularly in terms of minimum living standards and support for vulnerable groups [1][2] - The average standard of urban and rural subsistence allowances has increased by 19.6% and 21.3% respectively compared to 2020, with 39.4 million people receiving regular support and 4.82 million people classified as extremely poor [1] - A layered and categorized social assistance system has been established, extending coverage to low-income groups and families facing rigid expenditure difficulties, while ensuring effective monitoring and support mechanisms [1][2] Group 2 - The Ministry of Civil Affairs has improved the efficiency of social assistance services, establishing a dynamic monitoring information platform to enhance the identification and timely support for vulnerable groups [2] - A total of 3,771 social assistance service hotlines have been opened across various administrative levels to ensure that those in need can access help promptly [2] - The elderly population aged 65 and above is projected to reach 220 million by the end of 2024, accounting for 15.6% of the total population, marking a historical high in both scale and proportion [2][3] Group 3 - The new elderly care framework has been established, with significant advancements in elderly services and the implementation of the national basic elderly care service system [3] - By the end of 2024, the number of elderly care institutions is expected to reach 406,000, with a total of 7.993 million beds, and the proportion of nursing beds has increased from 48% in 2020 to 65.7% [3] - Various subsidies and support measures have benefited 49.45 million elderly individuals, enhancing their welfare and quality of life [3]