National Health Insurance Administration: Long-term care insurance protects the dignity of disabled individuals.

On the morning of March 26th, the State Council Information Office held a press conference to introduce the situation of accelerating the establishment of a long-term care insurance system. Why establish this system? Wang Wenjun, deputy director of the National Medical Security Administration, said that long-term care insurance "protects" the dignity of disabled individuals, "resolves" the problem of family caregiving, and "adds" to the social development momentum. Responding to the needs of the people, the establishment of a long-term care insurance system is a major institutional arrangement to address urgent concerns and improve the social security system. "It can be said that this is a warm-hearted move," Wang Wenjun said. For disabled individuals, the establishment of long-term care insurance is a "basic need". Through professional care, the quality of life of disabled individuals can be greatly improved, making activities like bathing, haircutting, eating, and medication no longer a luxury confined to a sickbed, but instead a meticulous care within reach. For families of disabled individuals, long-term care insurance is a "burden reducer". Through institutional safeguards, families can alleviate the dual burden of finances and caregiving. With professional care, the dilemma of "one person disabled, whole family imbalance" can be eased. With socialized and professional services, other family members can be freed from the heavy burden of caregiving and engage in normal work and life activities. For the industry, long-term care insurance means "boosting". It can be said that the establishment of this system has spurred new business formats and models, such as the development and leasing of assistive devices, level assessment for disabilities, and participation of social forces in handling procedures, all of which can create new economic growth points.