China has expanded its employee health insurance programme allowing individuals to share account balances with their relatives for medical expenses.
All provincial regions have implemented reforms allowing eligible holders to link their accounts to close family members through online channels.
The scope of shared account use has been extended to include spouses, parents, children, and close relatives such as siblings, grandparents, and grandchildren.
The initiative aims to reduce family medical costs, improve healthcare accessibility, and enhance financial resilience against health risks.