At the Cabinet's weekly meeting Thursday, Premier Cho Jung-tai received a Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) briefing on the newest version 3.0 of the government's Long-term Care Plan. Recognizing that Taiwan will become a super-aged society this year, the premier said that the MOHW will launch the Long-term Care Plan 3.0 in 2026 to address the increasing pressures and workforce challenges associated with elderly care. The plan will also help achieve the policy goals of President Lai Ching-te's National Project of Hope, which include expanding social investment, easing the burden on families, strengthening the integration of medical and care services, and building a healthier Taiwan.
Premier Cho noted that the plan's third iteration will expand its target population, continue to increase service locations and offerings, and provide greater support for family caregivers and long-term care institutions. Through the integration of health care and social welfare resources, the plan aims to improve care for people with disabilities, while also achieving the vision of healthy aging, aging in place and a dignified end of life. The premier further directed the MOHW to coordinate with the relevant agencies in establishing a comprehensive care system, focusing on integrating resources and encouraging private sector participation, as well as leveraging institutional innovation, technology adoption and community connections to build an inclusive society where every older person can live long and live well.