AN INTERNATIONAL COMPARISON AND CHINA’S REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT: EVALUATION OF QINGDAO’S LONG-TERM CARE POLICY
2024
Evaluation of Qingdao's Long-Term Care Policy
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Author Information
Author(s): Song Huiru, Mi Hong
Primary Institution: King’s College London, Shandong, China; Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Hypothesis
Qingdao's long-term care insurance system can serve as a model for other regions in China.
Conclusion
Qingdao's long-term care insurance expenditures are significantly lower than those of OECD countries, suggesting a need for tailored policies in Shandong Province.
Supporting Evidence
- Qingdao is the first city in China to fully implement long-term care insurance.
- The long-term care insurance expenditure in Shandong Province is projected to be significantly lower than that of OECD countries.
- The policy divides long-term care insurance benefits into medical and nursing services.
Takeaway
Qingdao has a special program to help elderly people with care, and it's cheaper than similar programs in other countries.
Participant Demographics
The disabled elderly population in Shandong Province includes 1,554,800 individuals, with a breakdown of employees and permanent residents.
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