The policy, effective as of Jan. 1, 2025, also includes prorated payments for children aged 3 and under born before this year, with subsidies calculated proportionally based on the number of eligible months. For example, a child born in December 2023 is eligible for the full 24 months’ worth of subsidies available, totaling 7,200 yuan.
The National Health Commission described the initiative as a landmark social welfare measure, estimating that it will directly benefit over 20 million families annually by offsetting child-rearing costs.
