养老护苗、扶弱助困，2026年民生保障网这么织

Core Insights - The article discusses the progress and future plans of China's social welfare system, focusing on elderly care, social assistance, and child welfare, highlighting the government's commitment to improving the quality of life for vulnerable populations. Group 1: Elderly Care System - By the end of 2024, the elderly population aged 60 and above in China is expected to reach 310 million, indicating a shift into a moderately aging society [2] - In 2025, the government accelerated the construction of elderly care systems, issuing over 30 specialized policy documents in the aging sector [2] - During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, 2.24 million households of elderly individuals with special difficulties received home modifications, and 86,000 elderly meal service points were established [2] - The number of elderly care institutions reached 396,000, with nursing beds accounting for 67.5% of total beds [2] - The government aims to enhance care for disabled and cognitively impaired elderly individuals and promote rural elderly care services [3] Group 2: Social Assistance System - The social assistance system aims to provide a comprehensive safety net, with urban and rural minimum living standards increasing by 22.5% and 24.6% respectively since 2020 [4] - As of October 2025, 39.104 million urban and rural residents were receiving minimum living assistance, with 4.861 million individuals classified as extremely poor [4] - The government is transitioning from a single material assistance model to a comprehensive model that includes both material and service support [4] - Local governments are innovating social assistance by integrating resources and reducing the number of visits required by citizens to access help [4] Group 3: Child Welfare System - The government is focused on enhancing welfare for children in difficult situations, with a framework established to improve six key areas of child welfare [5] - The standards for orphans and children without guardians have increased by over 26% compared to the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan" [6] - The Ministry of Civil Affairs is implementing pilot projects to strengthen care services for vulnerable children, supported by approximately 100 million yuan from the central lottery public welfare fund [6] - Future plans include improving the child welfare system and enhancing services for left-behind and migrant children [6]