Core Viewpoint - The city of Jiujiang is implementing a subsidy program for elderly individuals with moderate to severe disabilities, aimed at alleviating the burden of care on families and enhancing the local elderly care service system, starting from January 1, 2026 [5]. Subsidy Details - The subsidy will target elderly residents aged 60 and above who have been assessed as having moderate, severe, or complete disabilities [5]. - Excluded from the subsidy are elderly individuals already receiving certain types of assistance, such as those under special hardship support or concentrated care for economically disadvantaged disabled elderly [5]. Types of Subsidy Projects - The subsidy covers four main categories: 1. Long-term care in nursing homes (30 days or more) 2. Short-term care in nursing homes (less than 30 days) 3. Daytime care services 4. Home and community care services, including meal assistance, bathing, medical aid, cleaning, mobility assistance, emergency support, and rehabilitation care [6]. Subsidy Format and Standards - Subsidy funds will be distributed as electronic vouchers through the "Minzheng Tong" platform, with different voucher types for various services: - Assessment voucher: 100 yuan - Long-term care voucher: 800 yuan (40% discount) - Short-term care voucher: 800 yuan (40% discount) - Daytime care voucher: 800 yuan (40% discount) - Home care service voucher: 800 yuan (50% discount) [6]. Application and Verification Process - Elderly individuals or their representatives can apply for the subsidy online via the "Minzheng Tong" platform, with offline assistance available for those unable to apply online [9]. - An assessment of the individual's disability level is required to qualify for the subsidy, and the assessment fee can also be covered by the assessment voucher [9]. - Electronic vouchers will be issued within five working days for first-time applicants and will be renewed monthly [9][11]. Voucher Redemption Process - Elderly individuals can use the electronic vouchers to offset costs for eligible services, with service providers required to upload relevant documentation to the "Minzheng Tong" platform for verification [10][11]. Contact Information for Subsidy Inquiries - A list of contact numbers for various districts in Jiujiang is provided for public inquiries regarding the subsidy program [26].