Core Points - The release of the National Long-term Care Insurance Service Project Directory accelerates the nationwide implementation of long-term care insurance [2][3] - The directory provides a clear and authoritative reimbursement guide for disabled individuals and their families, defining the scope of services covered by the long-term care insurance fund [2][3] Summary by Categories Long-term Care Insurance Overview - Since the pilot program began in 2016, the long-term care insurance system has covered 190 million people, with expenditures exceeding 85 billion [3] - The National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA) highlights the need for uniformity and standardization in payment management across the 49 pilot regions to promote equal access to long-term care services [3][5] Service Project Directory - The National Long-term Care Service Project Directory includes 36 services, categorized into daily living care (20 items) and medical care (16 items) [4][5] - The directory specifies project codes, categories, names, and detailed definitions for each service, including service requirements and recommended service durations [4][5] Implementation and Management - The directory aims to standardize service behaviors, enhance service quality, and stabilize the rights of long-term care insurance beneficiaries [3][5] - The NHSA mandates that new regions implementing long-term care insurance must adhere strictly to the directory, with a three-year timeline for existing pilot cities to align their local directories with the national standard [6] Future Developments - The NHSA plans to explore the inclusion of intelligent services and supportive assistive devices in the payment scope based on demographic changes and system development [6] - The main challenge for nationwide implementation is ensuring that the supply of professional nursing services meets the unified standards, with recommendations to utilize community health service centers and township hospitals to address service supply issues [6]