Analysis of the Fragmentation Issue in Shanghai's Long-term Care System
In the development of social security systems, fragmentation may occur due to varying standards applied to different professions or demographic groups, leading to occupational or population segmentation. It may also arise from multiple distinct programs or policies within the system, resulting in differences in management, services, standards, levels, and target groups, which create segregated "blocks" of services or policies. Such segmentation and lack of integration can be summarized as "fragmentation" within the system. This paper analyzes the current state of Shanghai's long-term care insurance system, revealing varying degrees of fragmentation from the perspectives of government, policy, services, and resources.
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