Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government is implementing a subsidy program for elderly individuals with moderate to severe disabilities, marking the first national-level initiative to support care services for disabled seniors through consumption subsidies [1][12]. Group 1: Policy Overview - The subsidy targets elderly individuals aged 60 and above, with a focus on those who are moderately to severely disabled, as their need for professional care services is more concentrated [1][3]. - The program will provide financial support for various types of elderly care services, including home care, community services, and institutional care [9][11]. Group 2: Implementation Details - The subsidy will be distributed through an electronic consumption voucher system via the "Minzheng Tong" app, allowing eligible seniors to deduct a percentage of their care service costs [9][11]. - Eligible seniors can apply for four types of vouchers, with monthly limits set at 500 yuan for home services and 800 yuan for institutional care [11][12]. Group 3: Assessment and Regulation - A national standard for assessing the capabilities of elderly individuals will be utilized, focusing on self-care ability, basic mobility, sensory perception, and mental state [5][7]. - Local authorities will conduct assessments through a unified online platform, ensuring data integrity and protecting personal information [7][9]. Group 4: Pilot Program and Expansion - The program will initially launch in select pilot regions, including Zhejiang, Shandong, Chongqing, and several cities, starting from July 2025, with plans for broader implementation by the end of 2025 [14][16]. - The Ministry of Civil Affairs is expediting preparations for the program, including the development of online application systems and assessment protocols [18][21].

Group 1 - The provincial civil affairs department has issued a work plan for elderly capability assessment, aiming to establish a scientific basis for classifying elderly capability levels and optimizing elderly care services [1][2] - By 2025, a comprehensive assessment of elderly individuals in low-income populations will be conducted according to the national standard GB/T 42195-2022 [1][2] - Each city at the district level must identify at least one exemplary assessment institution, while each county (city, district) must designate one to two assessment institutions [1][2] Group 2 - The assessment results will be encoded according to a unified provincial rule, reflecting information such as the elderly person's household registration, assessment institution, and assessment result level [2] - The results will be valid across the province and serve as a basis for elderly individuals to access care facilities and receive service subsidies [2] - The civil affairs departments at all levels are required to implement the plan effectively, ensuring the assessment process is standardized and data is accurate and secure [2]