The payment deadline for NCMS will not be extended, and the deadline for payment is the last day of last year, December 31, 2023. In recent years, there have been delays in payment of NCMS, but this practice has reduced the credibility of the public and made it difficult for the village cadres who are responsible for the collection work. In order to compensate for this impact, it is clearly stipulated that NCMS will not be extended in 2024. At this time, the relevant staff of the Health Insurance Bureau are in full swing to eliminate errors, summarize data, and report to their superiors. While those who paid last year were guaranteed 380 yuan, the lowest village had a contribution rate of only 65 percent, down 16 percent from last year. This seems to indicate that there is resistance to contributions, mainly due to increasing costs, lack of post-payment protection, and changes in household income. This phenomenon may not only occur in this township, but may also affect the streets of 1,937 townships and towns in Hunan Province. The year 2024 has arrived, and the 380 yuan guarantee that those who paid last year have also taken effect. However, the contribution rate does not appear to be satisfactory. The highest contribution rate was 93 per cent, but the lowest was only 65 per cent. This means that as many as 35 per cent of people are reluctant to contribute, and the contribution rate is down 16 per cent from last year.
According to the data fed back by the town, the overall contribution rate is also worse than last year, and there is a gap of two or three percentage points. This seems to mean that there are more and more people who are resistant. The increase in the burden of contributions, the lack of protection and changes in household income are all major causes of resistance. This phenomenon may not only occur in this township, but may also have an impact on the streets of 1,937 townships and towns in the province. Comparing the town's data in the past five years, as the price of NCMS has risen year after year, from 250 yuan in 2019 to 380 yuan in 2024, the annual increase in costs is one of the main reasons for resistance. In addition, the lack of adequate protection after paying premiums is also one of the personal experiences of many families. In addition, changes in household income may also be one of the reasons for resistance. In any case, in terms of data, changes in contribution rates almost always reflect people's attitudes. In short, the payment deadline for NCMS is not extended, and the deadline for payment is the last day of last year, December 31, 2023. Although those who paid last year have been covered by $380, the contribution rate does not seem to be as expected. The highest contribution rate was 93 per cent, but the lowest was only 65 per cent.
As many as 35 per cent were reluctant to pay, and the rate was down 16 per cent from last year. The reasons for this include an increase in the burden of contributions, inadequate protection and changes in household income. Whether it is the township or the province's 1,937 township streets, changes in the contribution rate almost always reflect attitudes. In order to change this situation, we need to take measures, such as increasing the level of protection, reducing the burden of contributions, and strengthening publicity, so as to better serve the people. The payment of the rural NCMS is not extended, and the families who have stopped paying are faced with the trade-off between choosing the cost and the life, and the payment of the rural NCMS is an annual event, and for some families in difficulty, whether to choose to pay has become a difficult problem. They need to make difficult decisions between paying thousands of dollars or saving some money for the New Year. This is a question of the reality of the family, each of which has the right to make its own choices. The village cadres involved in the payment of contributions are well aware of the situation of the families who have broken the payment, and even have negative feelings about the work themselves. However, out of the necessities of their work, they had to politely convince more people to participate. This also reflects the importance of rural work to the hearts and minds of the people.
If everyone buys in to the work, there will be no collection and people will voluntarily participate. But if there are too many opposing voices, the job becomes difficult. The process of paying for NCMS is actually a good illustration of this. If there is a general perception that this is a good thing, no one will choose to cut off the contributions. However, if there is a disagreement, there will be a situation where the twisted melon is not sweet. This shows that rural work needs to be supported and recognized by the people, and only then can it be carried out smoothly. In short, there will be no extension of the payment of NCMS in rural areas this year. For those who didn't pay, perhaps they have regretted it. Every family has their own considerations when it comes to the trade-off between cost and living. However, we should also note that the NCMS payment is for the well-being of farmers and to protect their health rights. Only with the joint support and participation of all of us can this work proceed smoothly and make greater contributions to the development of rural areas. Finally, let's consider the question: how should we make a better choice in the face of similar trade-offs?What is your view on NCMS contributions?What do you think can be done to increase farmers' participation in this work?
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