（文章来源：人民日报） 2016年6月，人力资源社会保障部办公厅发布《关于开展长期护理保险制度试点的指导意见》，其中确 定15个城市作为试点地区，并将吉林、山东两个省列为重点联系省份，组织开展试点探索。2020年9 月，国家医保局会同财政部印发《关于扩大长期护理保险制度试点的指导意见》，决定进一步扩大试点 范围。 建立长期护理保险制度，能够在很大程度上分担失能失智人员的长期生活照护问题以及相关医疗护理的 高额费用问题，从而大幅度减轻个人或家庭的经济负担，并且有利于促进养老服务产业特别是长期护理 产业的蓬勃发展。 （作者为中国社会保障学会副会长、浙江大学国家制度研究院副院长，本报记者孙秀艳整理） 截至2024年末，全国49个试点城市参加长期护理保险人数共1.88亿人，本年度享受待遇人数146.25万 人。全国各试点地区长期护理保险基金收入合计244.15亿元，基金支出合计131.08亿元。 目前，我国有4500多万失能失智老年人，需要家人或相关机构给予长期照护。长期护理保险制度是为给 失能失智人员的基本生活照料以及相关医疗护理提供服务或资金保障而建立的一种社会保险制度。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The long-term care insurance system in China is gradually showing its comprehensive effects, with over 100 billion yuan in funds raised and more than 85 billion yuan spent, aimed at alleviating the daily care costs for elderly individuals and those with disabilities [1][2]. Group 1: System Development - The long-term care insurance system has established a basic framework through pilot programs in 49 cities, creating a funding mechanism and improving benefit guarantees [2]. - The policy framework has been strengthened with the issuance of 15 new documents related to disability assessment and service management [2]. Group 2: Social Impact - The long-term care insurance has significantly reduced the financial burden on families of disabled individuals, covering approximately 70% of care service costs and benefiting over 2 million disabled individuals during the 14th Five-Year Plan [2]. - The program has alleviated care service costs by over 50 billion yuan, enhancing public satisfaction [2]. Group 3: Economic Contribution - The long-term care insurance system has stimulated investment in related industries, with over 50 billion yuan in social capital attracted and more than 8,800 designated service institutions established [3]. - The number of care service personnel has increased by over 50% to 300,000, contributing to the growth of the silver economy [3].

Group 1 - The city government has made significant progress in implementing 40 livelihood projects, with five projects ahead of schedule as of the end of April [1][2] - A total of 331 new parking spaces have been added in the city from January to April, exceeding the halfway target for the year [1] - The long-term care insurance system is gradually expanding its coverage to address the challenges faced by families with disabled members [2] Group 2 - The city has developed 4,924 youth employment internship positions, achieving a completion rate of 75% of the annual target [2] - Free screenings for cervical and breast cancer have been conducted for 30,300 and 37,100 women respectively, with completion rates of 76% and 93% [2] - The procurement and installation of air conditioning units in 13 schools have been completed by the end of April, indicating progress in educational infrastructure [3]