每月最高800元！多省市发放“养老消费券”

Core Viewpoint - The implementation of a nationwide elderly care service consumption subsidy program in China began in July, targeting elderly individuals with moderate to severe disabilities in several pilot regions, marking the first of its kind in the country [1] Group 1: Subsidy Details - The subsidy program provides 800 yuan per month for elderly individuals residing in care institutions and 500 yuan per month for those receiving home care [2] - Services covered by the subsidy include meal assistance, bathing assistance, rehabilitation care, and daytime care [2] Group 2: Assessment and Database - Pilot regions have established elderly capability assessment schemes, requiring assessors to have at least five years of relevant experience and professional background [3] - An assessment database covering 110,000 disabled elderly individuals has been created in Qingdao, facilitating a shift from "service finding people" to "people finding services" [7] - In Chengdu, information sharing between civil affairs and medical insurance departments has been enhanced, allowing for mutual recognition of disability assessments, thus avoiding multiple evaluations [8] Group 3: Impact on Care Institutions - The implementation of the subsidy policy has significantly increased the occupancy rates of care institutions in pilot areas, with many new applicants for subsidies [11] - In Zhoushan, over 70 elderly individuals have applied for the subsidy, leading to a reduction in financial burdens for existing residents and an increase in new admissions [11] Group 4: Home Care Support - Approximately 90% of elderly individuals in China are receiving home care, but fewer are applying for subsidies compared to those in institutions [12] - Newyu has implemented various measures to assist home care recipients in applying for subsidies, including on-site assessments of their capabilities [12][16] - A dual-channel application system has been established to facilitate subsidy applications for home care recipients, allowing family members or community committees to assist in the process [16]