Core Viewpoint - The Shandong Province has announced a significant policy adjustment for the rehabilitation assistance of disabled children, with the new measures set to be implemented on January 1, 2026, aimed at enhancing the rehabilitation support network for these children [1] Summary by Relevant Sections Policy Changes - The annual rehabilitation subsidy for disabled children aged 0-6 will increase from 15,000 yuan to 20,000 yuan, representing a 33% increase [3] - For children aged 7 and above, the assistance standard remains unchanged, providing either 15,000 yuan or 5,000 yuan based on assessment [3] Scope of Assistance - The new policy includes significant breakthroughs in the scope of assistance, with "cleft lip and palate repair surgery" being explicitly included as a free assistance project, alongside cochlear implants and limb correction surgeries [5] - The assistance for these three types of surgeries will follow a "first insurance, then assistance" principle, where the provincial financial special funds will fully cover the out-of-pocket expenses after insurance reimbursement, ensuring "zero burden" for families [5] Historical Context and Impact - Since 2018, Shandong has assisted a total of 320,000 disabled children, consistently ranking first in the country for the number of children assisted annually [5] - The provincial health commission has provided initial screening services for over 4.78 million children this year, establishing a complete service chain from screening and diagnosis to rehabilitation and follow-up [5] - Shandong will also include eligible severely disabled children in the long-term care insurance coverage and explore a rehabilitation model that integrates "institutions + communities + families" [5]