China's long-term care insurance system covers 308 million people in past decade

Over the past decade, China's long-term care insurance pilot programs have covered 308 million people and financed care services for over 3.3 million care-dependent persons, with the number of pilot areas expanding from 15 to 92, the National Healthcare Security Administration said at a press conference Thursday.

March 26, 2026

Long-term care insurance rolled out

China has launched a national program for long-term care, expanding its social security net to include a "sixth insurance" plan to ease the burden on families caring for aging individuals.

March 27, 2026

China to establish nationwide long-term care insurance system

​China on Wednesday issued a set of guidelines to accelerate the establishment of a nationwide long-term care insurance system, with the aim of addressing the basic care needs of people who have difficulty in taking care of themselves.

March 26, 2026