The NDRC and two other ministries issued guidance to refine price formation and
expand quality inclusive elderly care. Fully market‑oriented elderly care
providers — defined as institutions other than safety‑net and inclusive‑support
facilities — will operate under market‑regulated pricing. Providers may set fees
based on actual costs, service quality and market supply‑and‑demand; authorities
encourage premium pricing for higher‑quality services to meet diverse elderly
demand.
