已有27省份、超九成统筹区全面实现生育津贴直接发放至个人

Group 1 - The core point of the news is that Hunan and Guangdong provinces will start direct payment of maternity allowances to individuals from December 1, 2023, increasing the total number of provinces implementing this policy to 27, leaving only 5 provinces yet to adopt it [1] - The direct payment of maternity allowances to individuals will cover over 90% of the coordinated areas across the provinces [1] - The remaining provinces that have not fully implemented direct payments are Beijing, Tianjin, Guangxi, Guizhou, and Xinjiang [1] Group 2 - The implementation of direct payments is part of a broader initiative to enhance maternity benefits across the country [1] - The policy aims to simplify the process for individuals receiving maternity allowances, making it more accessible [1] - The direct payment system is expected to improve the financial support for families during the maternity period [1]