Recently, some provinces have announced that they will raise residents' pensions. This has brought a touch of warmth to the majority of residents, and also triggered people's thinking about old-age security. The increase in pensions is a manifestation of social progress, but it also has to face a series of problems. Pension is the welfare of the elderly, and it is the return of society for their long-term efforts. However, at present, the level of pension in China is relatively low, which cannot meet the needs of the elderly. According to statistics, the proportion of elderly people aged 65 and above in China has exceeded 11% of the total population, which means that the pressure on pension payment will be increasing. Raising pensions is an important way to alleviate this problem. Hebei, Henan, Shanxi, Hainan and other provinces have clearly proposed to raise the pension standard of residents, which is undoubtedly good news for the elderly. More provinces should follow suit to provide better living security for the elderly.
However, the pension increase is not a one-and-done solution. First of all, the pension mainly relies on social insurance, but with the aging of the population, the pressure on pension payment will continue to increase. How to ensure the sustainable development of pensions is an urgent problem to be solved. Secondly, the current standard of pension is still low, and it is difficult to meet the living needs of the elderly. The increase in pension is only a part of the problem, and it is also necessary to further improve the old-age security system, improve the pension standard, and ensure the basic living rights and interests of the elderly. In addition, the number of people insured by pension insurance also needs to be further expanded. According to statistics, at present, nearly 500 million people in China have participated in pension insurance, but there are still some people who have not participated in the insurance or have not paid for 15 years. ** Publicity should be intensified to encourage more people to participate in pension insurance and ensure their pension rights.
For the increase in pensions, we can not only see the benefits, but also pay attention to avoid some problems. First of all, the increase in pensions may cause certain pressure on social insurance, and it is necessary to strengthen management and supervision to ensure the rational use of pensions. Secondly, the increase in pensions also needs to be compatible with economic development. Only when the economy is developing well can the society afford the increase in pensions. Therefore, we should strengthen the adjustment of the economic structure, promote the sustainable development of the economy, and create conditions for the increase in pensions. In short, the increase in pensions is a manifestation of social progress and a return for the elderly. But we must also be soberly aware that the issue of old-age security is not only the increase of pensions, but also the joint efforts of all sectors of society to build a perfect old-age security system and provide better living security for the elderly.
Only in this way can we truly achieve the goal of providing for and relying on the elderly. Hebei, Shanxi, Hainan and other places clearly put forward the need to improve the pension standards of urban and rural residents, which also means that the pensions of local farmers will be raised. Although the amount of ** is not much, it also reflects the care of the policy for farmers. If you want to get a higher pension treatment, you can choose a higher payment level when participating in the pension insurance for urban and rural residents. Different payment grades correspond to different pension levels, so choosing the right grade to pay can improve future pension income. In addition, many places also allow a one-time supplementary payment of pension insurance for urban and rural residents. If you have not paid for 15 years at the age of 60, you can actively make supplementary contributions according to local policies to meet the requirements of the payment period.
In short, by choosing a higher payment level and actively making supplementary contributions, the pension treatment of urban and rural residents can be improved. This is good news for farmers and a reward for their years of hard work.