The total subsidy for the installation of dentures for the elderly in Nantou County has increased from 30 million yuan to 50 million yuan this year.

(Provided by Nantou County Health Bureau)

[Reporter Zhang Xiesheng/Nantou Report] In order to promote the chewing function of the elderly, Nantou County has implemented denture subsidies for the elderly over 65 years old since 2017. Given that the population of the elderly in the county has reached more than 97,000, the county magistrate Xu Shuhua announced the total funds for the elderly to install dentures Starting this year, it will be raised from 30 million yuan to 50 million yuan. It is expected that 1,800 elders will benefit. The maximum subsidy for full-mouth removable dentures is 40,000 yuan per person, and the maximum subsidy for half-mouth removable dentures is 20,000 yuan per person. Need elders, apply for subsidies enthusiastically.

Nantou County Mayor Xu Shuhua said that the subsidy for the elderly to install dentures was 30 million yuan for general households in previous years. In order to benefit more elderly people, this year it has been increased to 50 million yuan. It is estimated that 1,800 elders will benefit.

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The Social and Labor Office of Nantou County Government stated that anyone who is eligible for dentures to apply for subsidies for the elderly should bring the application form to a dental clinic for treatment, obtain a valid diagnosis certificate within 3 months of the current year and take a photo of the missing teeth, and then report to each township, Town and city clinics apply (low- and middle-income households apply to township, town, and city offices), and those who pass the county government's approval can go to dental clinics for installation. The installation will be completed within 1 year, and within 6 months Submit the approval notice, the original medical expense receipt, photos after installation, receipts and other documents to the county government. A check will be issued and the applicant or family members will be notified to collect it at the local health center.

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