What are the requirements for seniors to apply for the "Elderly Care Service Consumption Subsidy"?

The target recipients are seniors aged 60 and above who have been professionally assessed as moderately, severely, or completely disabled. There are no household registration restrictions 鈥?as long as the applicant resides locally on a regular basis, they may apply. The following individuals are not eligible: those currently receiving special poverty relief support, those receiving centralized care subsidies for economically disadvantaged disabled seniors, and those enrolled in the Home and Community Basic Elderly Care Service Improvement Action Program are excluded from this subsidy.

What services can the "Elderly Care Service Consumption Subsidy" be used for?

Through the "Minzheng Tong" App or WeChat mini-program, electronic consumption vouchers can be used to offset costs for four major categories of elderly care services. First, it can offset fees for long-term residential care at elderly care institutions, with "long-term residential care" defined as 30 days or more. Second, it can offset fees for "respite care" at elderly care institutions, meaning short-term stays of less than 30 days. Third, it can offset fees for "day care services" received by seniors in the community. Fourth, it can offset fees for "home-based elderly care services," including meal assistance, bathing assistance, cleaning assistance, mobility assistance, medical assistance, rehabilitation nursing, and other services. A special reminder: moderately or more severely disabled seniors may only choose one type of consumption voucher from the four categories 鈥?institutional, respite, day care, or home-based services 鈥?per calendar month, and cannot switch within the same month. However, they may switch to a different type of service the following month. In other words, each calendar month only allows a "one out of four" choice.

How much can the "Elderly Care Service Consumption Subsidy" cover each month, and how is it deducted?

The maximum monthly subsidy is 800 yuan, but the subsidy ratio varies depending on the type of service chosen. For long-term institutional care, "respite" services, and day care services, the deduction ratio is 40%. For home-based services, the deduction ratio is 50%. The maximum monthly deduction per person is 800 yuan. Note: For those currently receiving long-term care insurance benefits, after deducting the benefits already received, the out-of-pocket portion can be deducted according to the prescribed ratio.

How do you obtain the consumption vouchers?

The senior themselves or a representative (spouse, children, other relatives, village or community staff, elderly care institution staff, etc.) may, on a voluntary basis, register and open an account on the "Minzheng Tong" WeChat mini-program or App. After successful registration, they can apply for an elderly capacity assessment. Once the assessment is completed and the result shows moderate or above disability, they can receive the consumption vouchers.

After seniors receive the elderly care service consumption vouchers, through what channels can they learn about service institution information?

Through the "Elderly Care Service Consumption Subsidy" section of the "Minzheng Tong" App or WeChat mini-program, they can find a list of all elderly care institutions and community elderly care service institutions that have passed qualification review. After selecting an institution, they can view the institution's basic information and fee details.

How do seniors use the elderly care service consumption vouchers?

In the "Minzheng Tong" WeChat mini-program or App, they can search for service institutions providing home-based, community-based, or institutional services. Based on the publicly disclosed service standards and prices, they can independently select a service institution and submit a service request. The service institution will then proactively follow up and provide the service. When consuming services, the electronic consumption voucher can be used to offset the corresponding amount.

Reaching "moderate or above disability" is a condition for applying for the "Elderly Care Service Consumption Subsidy." Are there specific standards? For example, if my elderly family member usually needs a cane to walk, needs help to fill their bowl when eating, and needs supervision when bathing, does that count as moderate disability?

Whether a senior's physical condition constitutes disability, and to what degree, must be assessed by a specialized institution in accordance with the national standard "Specification for Elderly Capacity Assessment" (GB/T 42195-2022). Assessment results are divided into five levels: "capacity intact, mild disability, moderate disability, severe disability, and complete disability." If your elderly family member has not undergone an assessment, it is recommended that the senior or family members conduct a self-assessment through the "Minzheng Tong" mini-program. If the self-assessment reaches moderate or above disability level, then apply for an assessment by a professional assessment institution.

I plan to take my elderly family member for an assessment. Does the assessment cost money?

Elderly capacity assessment does incur a fee. However, for seniors assessed as "moderately, severely, or completely disabled" who meet the subsidy application conditions, the assessment fee can be fully offset through the capacity assessment electronic consumption voucher. For seniors assessed as mildly disabled or with intact capacity, the assessment fee shall be borne by the senior themselves or arranged by the local authority (please consult the civil affairs bureau of your county or district for specifics).

Does the program have any requirements regarding the payment methods for seniors?

No requirements. Seniors may use WeChat, Alipay, Cloud QuickPass, or other online payment methods, or they may pay in cash.

Friendly Reminder

The "Minzheng Tong" platform will never ask seniors for verification codes, passwords, or bank card numbers in any form. Please be sure to protect your personal information, never disclose sensitive information to strangers or transfer money, and guard against fraud. If elderly friends have other questions, they may call their local civil affairs department for consultation. Consultation phone numbers for civil affairs bureaus at the city and county (city, district) levels: Taiyuan Civil Affairs Bureau 0351-4190798, Xiaodian District Civil Affairs Bureau 0351-7176536, Yingze District Civil Affairs Bureau 0351-2726040, Xinghualing District Civil Affairs Bureau 0351-3382430, Jiancaoping District Civil Affairs Bureau 0351-5648359, Wanbailin District Civil Affairs Bureau 0351-6042462, Jinyuan District Civil Affairs Bureau 0351-6592159, Gujiao Civil Affairs Bureau 0351-5158405, Qingxu County Civil Affairs Bureau 0351-5733289, Yangqu County Civil Affairs Bureau 0351-5521314, Loufan County Civil Affairs and Human Resources Social Security Bureau 0351-5322617.