Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Ministry of Finance have initiated a subsidy program for elderly individuals with moderate to severe disabilities, with Shandong being one of the three provincial pilot areas [1][2]. Group 1: Target Audience and Eligibility - The subsidy is aimed at elderly individuals aged 60 and above who are long-term residents of Shandong and assessed as having moderate or severe disabilities [1]. - Exclusions from the subsidy program include individuals receiving special assistance for the severely disabled, those benefiting from economic hardship care services, and those involved in basic community elderly care service enhancement projects [1]. Group 2: Subsidy Details - The subsidy will be provided in the form of electronic consumption vouchers, which can offset 40% of the personal expenses for eligible elderly care services [2]. - There are two types of vouchers: one for institutional care and day care with a maximum monthly deduction of 800 yuan, and another for home care services with a maximum monthly deduction of 500 yuan [2]. - Elderly individuals receiving long-term care insurance can also benefit from the consumption vouchers, allowing for additional deductions on their out-of-pocket expenses [2]. Group 3: Application Process - The application for the subsidy can be made through the "Ministry of Civil Affairs" app, which is available for download on various platforms [3]. - Elderly individuals can register for the app themselves or have family members or community workers assist them in the registration process [3]. - The consumption vouchers will be automatically credited to eligible individuals' accounts each month, and they can claim them through the app [3].