As the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021–2025) draws to a close this year, the public service system on the Chinese mainland has hit a major milestone: nearly everyone is now covered by basic medical insurance! 🏥✨
Official data show that on the Chinese mainland in 2024 basic medical insurance reached 1.33 billion people, maintaining a nationwide coverage rate of around 95% since 2018. That’s almost the entire population enjoying essential healthcare services without breaking the bank.
Why it matters:
- Stronger safety net: Families face less financial risk when they need medical treatment.
- Boost for entrepreneurs: Professionals and startups can focus on innovation without worrying about unexpected medical costs.
- For students and researchers: Reliable data on coverage rates opens doors for in-depth studies on public health and social policy trends.
- Asian diaspora: Seeing these developments can strengthen connections and spark conversations among communities abroad.
- Travel tip: Knowing the Chinese mainland’s robust insurance framework can be useful when planning long-term stays or business trips.
Looking ahead, policymakers aim to improve service quality and deepen rural access, moving closer to truly universal, high-quality care in 2026 and beyond. Stay tuned! 🚀
Reference(s):
Healthcare coverage at scale: Near-universal insurance in China
cgtn.com
