At present, the old age allowance system is widely implemented in various parts of China, aiming to provide corresponding subsidies for eligible seniors. However, there are differences in the rules and criteria for eligibility and eligibility in different regions. According to data as of 2022, 41.43 million elderly people nationwide have received subsidies for the elderly, of which 3,40640,000 people benefited from Old Age Allowance.
The payment of Old Age Allowance can be summarized into several main features. First of all, the Old Age Allowance is usually applied to local residents who have reached the age of 80, regardless of whether they live in urban or rural areas, as long as they meet the age requirements. Secondly, the receipt of old-age allowance has nothing to do with whether or not to receive a pension, nor does it have anything to do with the type of pension, whether it is a worker or an urban or rural resident.
In addition, the standard of the Old Age Allowance will be set according to different age groups, such as the elderly over 100 years old, the allowance may reach more than 5 or 600 yuan. In Shanxi Province, for example, starting this year, the elderly between the ages of 80 and 89 will receive a subsidy of 10 yuan per month (70 yuan for those in low-income households).
Seniors aged 90 to 99 receive a monthly subsidy of 30 yuan (70 yuan for the low-income elderly); Those over 100 years old can receive a monthly subsidy of 150 yuan. For farmers born in 1954, whether they are eligible for OA in 2024 and how much they can receive will need to be verified on a case-by-case basis in accordance with local policies and standards.
Changsha and Wuhan are located in Hunan and Hubei, respectively, and both places have implemented a subsidy policy for the elderly. Under this policy, seniors aged between 80 and 89 receive a monthly allowance of $100, while seniors aged 90 to 99 receive more, increasing the allowance to $200. For those who are over 100 years old, they will enjoy an allowance of up to $500.
In contrast, Nanjing's situation in Jiangsu province is slightly different. Seniors aged 80 to 89 receive a monthly allowance of $50, while seniors aged 90 to 99 receive double the allowance to $100. For those who have reached the age of 100, the amount of their allowance has soared to $600.
On the other hand, in the Wenzhou region of Zhejiang, the elderly aged 80 to 89 will be able to receive an allowance of 60 yuan, and the elderly aged 90 to 99 will receive an allowance of 200 yuan. For those over 100 years old, the amount of their allowance will remain stable at $500 and will not change.
However, farmers like those born in 1954, although they have entered the 70-year-old category this year, have not yet reached the 80-year-old age standard for old-age allowance benefits. However, some regions have begun to lower the age threshold for OAA. Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Foshan and Shaanxi are typical examples.
There are significant differences in the welfare of people aged 70 to 79 in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Shaanxi. Shanghai and Shenzhen provide a monthly subsidy of $150 and $200 respectively, while Guangzhou and Shaanxi provide only $30 and $50 respectively. This differentiated policy enables more seniors to feel the warmth of society in their later years.
There are also some differences in the old-age welfare system in different regions. Farmers, especially those born in 1954, have the opportunity to receive this benefit, but the application process varies from place to place. In Zhejiang, Shanghai and other places, there is no need to apply in person, while in other areas, it is necessary to bring documents such as ID card, household registration booklet, bank card or passbook to the neighborhood committee or village committee to go through the formalities.
In most areas, the old-age benefit is mainly for urban and rural residents over the age of 80, which means that farmers born in 1954 may not be eligible for the old-age allowance. However, in places such as Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Shaanxi, these farmers still have the opportunity to enjoy this benefit due to the lower eligibility age. Therefore, keeping a close eye on local policy changes can bring unexpected surprises.