Opinions in relation to Further Strengthening the Welfare Protection for Disadvantaged Children
07 May 2025
The General Office of the State Council (“the authorities”) issued the “Opinions in relation to Further Strengthening the Welfare Protection for Disadvantaged Children” (“the Notice”) on 07 May 2025. The authorities proposed to promote children’s participation in basic medical insurance at their place of residence, enhancing the services for direct settlement of medical expenses for cross-regional medical treatment, and relaxing the time limits for children’s contributions to basic medical insurance in welfare institutions. Children who complete enrolment procedures and make contributions timely are entitled to basic medical insurance benefits.