NCMS is a social security system vigorously promoted by China, which aims to provide medical security for farmers. Recently, the issue of whether 60-year-old farmers should participate in the NCMS has attracted widespread attention. So, should you pay it or not?The answer has been determined, but before the answer, let's first understand the relevant situation of NCMS.
As an important part of China's rural social security, the New Rural Cooperation aims to allow farmers to enjoy medical insurance benefits comparable to those of urban residents. It is characterized by the fact that insured peasants can obtain medical insurance and serious illness insurance, realizing that "serious illnesses do not leave the village and medical treatment does not leave the county", and effectively solves the problem that it is difficult and expensive for farmers to see a doctor. Is it necessary for 60-year-old farmers to participate in NCMS?In fact, according to the relevant policies and regulations, China stipulates that farmers over the age of 60 will no longer participate in the NCMS payment. This is mainly because farmers over the age of 60 have entered the old age stage, have relatively large medical needs, are no longer labor, and belong to the category of social pension insurance, so they no longer need to pay NCMS fees. Under the policy, farmers over the age of 60 are no longer required to participate in the NCMS payment.
Just recently, there has been news in many areas that 60-year-old farmers are allowed to participate in the NCMS payment. Is this a new policy change, or is it some local regulation?For a time, there was an uproar, and all parties had different voices. In fact, some localities have introduced similar policies, mainly due to the high pressure on local finances and the shortage of funds to subsidize social security systems such as the New Rural Cooperative Medical System. According to some experts, this practice is undoubtedly contrary to the provisions of national policy. After all, national policies are fundamental, and local policies can only be adjusted in detail, and cannot go beyond the principles of national policies. Therefore, the answer to the question of whether 60-year-old farmers need to pay NCMS fees is clear: according to national policies, farmers over the age of 60 do not need to participate in NCMS fees.
For 60-year-old farmers, there is no need to worry too much about the issue of payment. As long as you act in accordance with the national policy regulations, you will not be penalized, and it will not affect the medical security benefits. For local governments, they should be flexibly adjusted on the premise of complying with national policies to effectively solve the problem of insufficient social security funds. The recent question of whether 60-year-olds should pay NCMS fees has been hotly debated, but the answer has been determined: according to national regulations, farmers over the age of 60 no longer need to participate in NCMS payments. It is hoped that the relevant localities can adjust the relevant policies as soon as possible, so that farmers can obtain the social security they deserve in accordance with laws and regulations. This also makes us think that the soundness of the social security system still needs more careful thinking, and what will be the direction of reform in the futureLet's wait and see.