打造“首善之城” 泰州海陵民生成色越来越足

Core Viewpoint - The Hai Ling District of Taizhou is actively enhancing its social security system and improving the quality of life for its residents through various initiatives, particularly in response to the aging population and the need for high-quality elderly care services [1][3]. Group 1: Social Security and Elderly Care Initiatives - The district is focusing on transitioning elderly care services from "basic保障" to "high-quality" offerings, establishing a comprehensive support policy framework [3]. - During the 14th Five-Year Plan, all 11 towns and 154 villages in the district will achieve full coverage of home-based elderly care service centers, with 39 meal assistance points, 11 branches of senior universities, 20 neighborly points, and 3 bathing points established [3]. - A special action plan for elderly meal services has been implemented, providing daily meal subsidies of 4 yuan for elderly individuals aged 60 and above in financial difficulty and 2 yuan for those aged 70 and above [3][4]. Group 2: Upgrading Meal Assistance Services - The district encourages the personalization of meal assistance services, moving from "standardized" to "individualized" offerings, resulting in the creation of influential local brands [4]. - The community meal assistance model includes innovative features such as interest classes and social activities during non-meal times to enhance the professional level of home-based elderly care services [4]. - The minimum living guarantee has been increased from 710 yuan per month in 2021 to 877 yuan currently, with a total of approximately 95 million yuan in various aid funds distributed during the 14th Five-Year Plan, benefiting around 150,000 individuals in need [4].