Group 1: Retirement Policy - The new policy will gradually raise the statutory retirement age for male employees from 60 to 63 years and for female employees from 50/55 to 55/58 years over a period of 15 years starting from January 1, 2025 [2][3] Group 2: Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals - A new national medical insurance drug list will be implemented on January 1, 2025, adding 91 new drugs, including 13 for rare diseases, bringing the total to over 90 rare disease treatments covered [5] Group 3: Food Safety - A new national standard for food additives will come into effect on February 8, 2025, aimed at enhancing food safety and encouraging product development by enterprises [7][8] Group 4: Consumer Protection - A judicial interpretation regarding prepaid consumption disputes will take effect on May 1, 2025, addressing issues like refund difficulties and invalidating unfair terms [9][10] Group 5: Marriage Registration - The revised marriage registration regulations will allow for nationwide processing without the need for a household registration book, effective from May 10, 2025 [11] Group 6: Housing Standards - New residential project standards will require a minimum building height of 3 meters, effective from May 1, 2025, to better meet the living quality demands of the public [12] Group 7: Labor and Employment - The Labor Ability Appraisal Management Measures will enhance convenience for workers starting January 1, 2025, by reducing redundant documentation requirements [17][18] - The classification of occupational diseases will be updated to 12 categories with 135 types, effective August 1, 2025, aligning with international standards [19][20] Group 8: Transportation and Technology - New safety standards for electric bicycles will limit the maximum design speed to 25 km/h, effective September 1, 2025, improving safety features [21] - From October 1, 2025, electronic invoices will be fully adopted in the railway and civil aviation sectors, eliminating paper travel documents [22][25] Group 9: Pension System - Adjustments to personal pension withdrawal policies will be implemented to enhance flexibility and meet diverse needs, effective from October 1, 2025 [23]

Core Insights - The National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA) has released the 2025 National Basic Medical Insurance, Maternity Insurance, and Work Injury Insurance Drug Catalog, along with the 2025 Commercial Health Insurance Innovative Drug Catalog, highlighting significant updates in drug listings and coverage [1][4]. Summary by Categories National Medical Insurance Drug Catalog - A total of 114 new drugs have been added to the National Medical Insurance Drug Catalog, with 50 classified as Class 1 innovative drugs, achieving an overall success rate of 88%, an increase from 76% in 2024 [1]. - The total number of drugs in the updated catalog has risen to 3,253, comprising 1,857 Western medicines and 1,396 traditional Chinese medicines, with enhanced coverage for critical areas such as oncology, chronic diseases, mental health, rare diseases, and pediatric medications [1]. Commercial Health Insurance Innovative Drug Catalog - The first edition of the Commercial Health Insurance Innovative Drug Catalog includes 19 new drugs, focusing on those with significant clinical value, high innovation levels, and clear patient benefits, which exceed the basic medical insurance coverage [2]. - The inclusion process involved self-reporting, expert reviews, and price negotiations, resulting in 19 drugs from 18 innovative pharmaceutical companies being successfully listed [2].