中度以上失能老人每月最高可领800元养老服务消费补贴

Group 1 - The Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Ministry of Finance have announced a nationwide implementation of a subsidy policy for elderly individuals with moderate to severe disabilities starting January 1, 2026 [1] - The subsidy, which can be applied for through the "Minzheng Tong" app, provides up to 800 yuan per month for eligible elderly individuals, with a 50% deduction for home care services and a 40% deduction for institutional care services [1] - The subsidy will be distributed in the form of electronic vouchers and covers various services including meal assistance, bathing, cleaning, mobility support, emergency assistance, medical care, rehabilitation, and daytime care [1] Group 2 - Local authorities are required to have elderly care service providers sign integrity commitment letters, clarifying service standards and pricing [2] - A service quality evaluation system will be established to address issues such as price hikes followed by deductions and false services, with corrective actions for poorly rated institutions [2] - There will be a focus on regulatory assessment and the formation of a team of elderly capacity assessors, with training plans to ensure they are well-versed in policies and standards [2]