记者23日从民政部获悉，为降低失能老年人照护支出压力，更好满足失能老年人照护服务刚需，民政 部、财政部近日联合印发《关于实施向中度以上失能老年人发放养老服务消费补贴项目的通知》，在全 国范围内向中度以上失能老年人发放养老服务消费补贴。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Ministry of Finance have jointly issued a notification to implement a subsidy program for elderly individuals with moderate to severe disabilities, marking the first national-level support for care services through consumption subsidies in China [1][2]. Group 1: Subsidy Program Details - The subsidy program targets elderly individuals assessed as having moderate, severe, or complete disabilities, covering home, community, and institutional care services [2]. - Home and community services include assistance with meals, bathing, rehabilitation care, and day care, while institutional services encompass both long-term (over 30 days) and short-term (under 30 days) care [2]. - The subsidy will be distributed monthly in the form of electronic vouchers through the "Minzheng Tong" platform, allowing eligible elderly individuals to offset care service costs within the voucher limits [2]. Group 2: Implementation and Application Process - The program began in July 2023 in pilot regions including Zhejiang, Shandong, Chongqing, and several cities, with plans to expand to other provinces by the end of 2025 based on pilot results [2]. - Participation in the program is voluntary, with elderly individuals or their representatives able to apply through the "Minzheng Tong" platform after undergoing an assessment according to the "Elderly Ability Assessment Standards" [2]. Group 3: Quality Control and Risk Management - The notification emphasizes the need for local authorities to establish risk prevention measures and ensure proper use of funds [3]. - Local data on elderly ability assessments must be audited to enhance assessment quality and efficiency [3]. - There will be checks on the quality of care services to prevent fraudulent practices, such as false services or price inflation prior to discounts [3].