Core Viewpoint - The National Healthcare Security Administration has released the "National Long-term Care Insurance Service Project Directory (Trial)" to standardize long-term care services and improve service quality, covering 36 service items categorized into daily living care and medical care [1][2]. Summary by Sections Service Project Content - The directory includes 36 service items, divided into 20 daily living care projects (e.g., dietary care, hygiene care) and 16 medical care projects (e.g., basic nursing, rehabilitation) [2][5]. - Service costs included in the directory will be covered by the long-term care insurance fund, while basic medical insurance will not cover costs related to medical care projects listed in the directory [2][5]. Management of Service Directory - The National Healthcare Security Administration is responsible for the creation, adjustment, and publication of the service directory, establishing a dynamic adjustment mechanism for regular updates [4][5]. - Local regions must align their existing directories with the national one within approximately three years, ensuring consistency in project codes and names [6][7]. Implementation of the Service Directory - Local healthcare departments are required to lead the implementation of the directory by the end of December 2025, ensuring proper payment management and service quality supervision [7][8]. - The directory aims to enhance the efficiency of fund usage and ensure that the benefits for insured individuals meet basic care needs [7][8]. Coverage and Financial Aspects - The long-term care insurance system currently covers 190 million people, with expenditures exceeding 85 billion yuan [2][4]. - The directory is part of a broader strategy by the central government to address population aging and improve the social security system [2][4].