The two policies are examples of how the ministry is trying to better meet the needs of families in need of care services. The Long-term Care Plan 2.0 was launched in 2017 to create an affordable and accessible long-term care system, and ensure that elderly and disabled people receive better care. It includes subsidies for in-home or facility care services, shuttle bus services, assistive devices, transforming people’s homes into a barrier-free environment and respite care services. Government data showed that only 5 percent of eligible families booked respite care services last year. It should also enhance cross-ministerial efforts to integrate services offered by migrant workers into Taiwan’s long-term care architecture.
