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flag China expands long-term care insurance nationwide to support its aging population, prioritizing those with severe disabilities.

flag China is expanding its long-term care insurance program nationwide to meet rising demand from its aging population, with plans to standardize financing, benefits, and payments for greater sustainability. flag Since a 2016 pilot in 49 cities, the program has covered nearly 300 million people, aided over 3.3 million disabled individuals, and reduced nursing costs by more than 60 billion yuan. flag It has spurred over 50 billion yuan in social investment and boosted care institutions and nursing professionals by more than 50%. flag With 310 million people aged 60 and above—projected to reach 400 million by 2035—and growing disability rates, the expansion will initially prioritize those with severe disabilities, aiming for nationwide coverage and a more efficient, unified system.

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