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China's agenda for an old-age insurance program in rural areas.

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Yi, Z
Published in: J Aging Soc Policy
1994

Based on a field study conducted in August 1993 by the author, this article discusses the experimental program of old-age insurance in rural areas of China. The achievements made so far, the feasibility of old-age insurance in rural areas, and the problems encountered by the program are discussed. Policy recommendations regarding maintenance of the value of the premium, legislation, management of the program, and continuation of the family support system are proposed. It is emphasized that China urgently needs to establish a universal old-age insurance program and other social support services for the elderly. This would be akin to building a new Great Wall to help solve the serious problems of aging, reverse the trend of a high male-to-female sex ratio at birth, and further reduce fertility levels in less developed rural areas.

Duke Scholars

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J Aging Soc Policy

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ISSN

0895-9420

Publication Date

1994

Volume

6

Issue

4

Start / End Page

101 / 114

Location

England

Related Subject Headings

  • Rural Population
  • National Health Programs
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Humans
  • Health Services for the Aged
  • Gerontology
  • Forecasting
  • Cross-Cultural Comparison
  • China
  • Aged
 

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Yi, Z. (1994). China's agenda for an old-age insurance program in rural areas. J Aging Soc Policy, 6(4), 101–114. https://doi.org/10.1300/j031v06n04_07
Yi, Z. “China's agenda for an old-age insurance program in rural areas.J Aging Soc Policy 6, no. 4 (1994): 101–14. https://doi.org/10.1300/j031v06n04_07.
Yi Z. China's agenda for an old-age insurance program in rural areas. J Aging Soc Policy. 1994;6(4):101–14.
Yi, Z. “China's agenda for an old-age insurance program in rural areas.J Aging Soc Policy, vol. 6, no. 4, 1994, pp. 101–14. Pubmed, doi:10.1300/j031v06n04_07.
Yi Z. China's agenda for an old-age insurance program in rural areas. J Aging Soc Policy. 1994;6(4):101–114.
Journal cover image

Published In

J Aging Soc Policy

DOI

ISSN

0895-9420

Publication Date

1994

Volume

6

Issue

4

Start / End Page

101 / 114

Location

England

Related Subject Headings

  • Rural Population
  • National Health Programs
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Humans
  • Health Services for the Aged
  • Gerontology
  • Forecasting
  • Cross-Cultural Comparison
  • China
  • Aged