Elderly to get more help with medical expenses

As the annual sessions of the top legislative body and political advisory body continue, China Daily collected questions on issues that netizens care most about and solicited answers from political advisers, legislators and senior government officials.

The question

The Chinese population is rapidly aging. Dedicated and extensive support from government in terms of welfare will be more and more requested, especially for many rural families when they encounter serious illness related to age. How does the government intend to face this challenge?