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China launched a nationwide monthly subsidy program in January 2026, giving elderly individuals with disabilities up to 800 yuan in electronic vouchers for self-care services.
China launched a nationwide subsidy program on January 1, 2026, providing elderly individuals with disabilities up to 800 yuan monthly in electronic vouchers for self-care assistance.
The initiative, led by the Ministry of Civil Affairs and Ministry of Finance, covers home, community, and institutional care services like meal help, bathing, medical care, and rehabilitation.
A 2025 pilot in four cities and three provinces distributed over 365,000 vouchers, used more than 240,000 times, totaling over 180 million yuan.
The program addresses rising elderly care needs, with 35 million seniors currently needing help—projected to reach 46 million by 2035—as part of broader national efforts to strengthen long-term care systems under the 15th Five-Year Plan.
China lanzó un programa de subsidio mensual a nivel nacional en enero de 2026, otorgando a las personas mayores con discapacidades hasta 800 yuanes en vales electrónicos para servicios de autocuidado.