Policy Q&A: How to Improve the System of Maternity Support Policies
2024-02-18
The Central Economic Work Conference held at the end of last year proposed to accelerate the improvement of the policy system for supporting childbirth. At present, China's population development is showing a trend of fewer children, aging, and regional population differentiation. How can we speed up the improvement of the fertility support policy system and support Chinese path to modernization with high-quality population development? Yang Wenzhuang, Director of the Population and Family Department of the National Health Commission, stated that this year we will strengthen overall planning and coordination, strive to solve a group of difficult and blocking issues of public concern, and promote the reduction of family burden. Focus on building a long-term working mechanism. Strengthen overall planning and top-level design, establish and improve leadership coordination mechanisms; Strengthen population monitoring and early warning, track and analyze the fertility situation and population change trends; Deepen research on major population issues and strengthen policy reserves; Strengthen work supervision and scheduling, timely summarize and promote local experience and practices, and promote the formation of national policies. Accelerate the introduction of supporting measures. In 2023, the country will increase the special additional deduction standard for personal income tax on the care of infants and young children under the age of 3 from 1000 yuan per month to 2000 yuan. More than 10 provinces are exploring the implementation of parenting subsidy systems at different levels. Beijing and Guangxi have taken the lead in including 16 and 9 assisted reproductive medical service projects into the basic medical insurance payment scope according to the procedures. In 2024, we will continue to increase coordination efforts and promote the introduction of more specific support measures, including improving the level of eugenics and childbearing, improving the mechanism for maternity leave and benefits protection, strengthening housing tax and other support measures, strengthening the supply of high-quality educational resources, and building a maternity friendly employment environment. Vigorously develop inclusive childcare services. In 2023, the Law on Childcare Services will be included in the legislative plan of the 14th Standing Committee of the National People's Congress. The National Health Commission and others have named the first batch of 33 national demonstration cities for infant and child care services, as well as 75 national caring childcare employers. The central budget has invested 1.6 billion yuan, and the central government has supported the development of inclusive childcare services by investing 1.5 billion yuan in demonstration projects to support the development of childcare. In 2024, we will continue to strive for national financial support, reduce the operating costs of childcare institutions, and increase the supply of inclusive childcare services. Establish a sound policy and standard regulatory system for childcare support, strengthen comprehensive departmental supervision, and enhance the quality of childcare services. Accelerate the legislation of childcare services to ensure the legal and standardized development of childcare. Create a fertility friendly social atmosphere. At important time points such as China's traditional festivals and World Population Day, International Family Day, and International Girls' Day, we will continue to promote and promote a new type of marriage and childbirth culture, break away from outdated customs such as grand wedding ceremonies and high priced dowries, and guide the establishment of correct views on marriage, family, and childbirth. Comprehensively carry out the construction of healthy families and cultivate typical happy and healthy families. (Lai Xin She)
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