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0Erinome:Hello dear friends! Welcome to our podcast. Today Enceladus and I will talk about some new policies that are important for people who work, especially those with flexible jobs. Let's start, Enceladus!
Enceladus:Hi Erinome! Oh, I heard there's big news about social security. What's that?
Erinome:Yes! On January 7th, the National Development and Reform Commission said they will cancel the hukou limit for social security in the working city. So people don't need local hukou to join social security where they work now!
Enceladus:Wow! That's great! Before, if you didn't have local hukou, you couldn't join the city's social security, right?
Erinome:Exactly! Like Li Ge, a delivery rider from Anhui. He worked in Hangzhou for 4 years but couldn't join Hangzhou's medical insurance. Last year he fell and spent 10,000 yuan in hospital. His hometown insurance only paid 3,000, and he had to go back to Anhui to get the money. So sad!
Enceladus:Oh no! That sounds so hard. Now with the new policy, he can join Hangzhou's social security easily?
Erinome:Yes! Flexible workers like delivery riders, online designers, or street vendors can do it. They just need ID and a simple work proof—like a platform work certificate or a self-employment promise.
Enceladus:That's easy! What about the benefits? Same as local people?
Erinome:Absolutely! The pension and medical报销 (baoxiao, reimbursement) rate are the same. For example, in Zhengzhou, medical insurance can cover 70%-90% of hospital costs, much higher than hometown's rural insurance.
Enceladus:Wow, that's a big help! How to apply? Is it complicated?
Erinome:No, very simple! You can do it online with the 12333 app. Upload ID and work proof, submit, and done in 10 minutes. Or go to the social security office with materials, finish on the spot.
Enceladus:Nice! What about people who had social security in their hometown before? Can they transfer it?
Erinome:Yes! No need to go back home. Apply online through 12333 app, and it takes about 45 workdays. The payment years will add up, no loss.
Enceladus:That's good. Oh, I also heard AI customer service is popular, but why is human customer service listed as "needed talent"?
Erinome:Hmm, because AI can't solve all problems. Many human customer service workers are from rural areas, but the job is stressful, so people leave often. Experts say AI and humans should work together, and we need to help human workers with mental health.
Enceladus:Oh right, some problems need human care. What else is new?
Erinome:The tax department is asking for opinions on personal income tax settlement. And the central government gave 66.7 billion yuan to help employment this year.
Enceladus:66.7 billion! That's a lot. Any help for migrant workers?
Erinome:Yes! 9 departments started a "Warm Spring for Migrant Workers" action. They will send warm gifts, organize cultural activities, help buy train tickets, and protect their wages.
Enceladus:That's so暖心 (nuanxin, warm-hearted). Oh, and I heard they will raise pensions for retired people and basic pensions for rural and urban residents.
Erinome:Yes! The finance ministry said they will also raise medical insurance subsidies. So people can have more money for daily life and medical care.
Enceladus:Wow, so many good policies! They really help people's lives.
Erinome:Right! Now flexible workers don't need to worry about social security anymore. They can work with more peace of mind.
Enceladus:But wait, are there any mistakes people might make?
Erinome:Oh yes! Like using "daijiao" (agency payment) companies. Now you can apply by yourself, so no need to pay extra fees or risk losing insurance. Also, choose worker's social security, not rural/urban resident's—it has better benefits.
Enceladus:Got it! So everyone should check their local payment base first by calling 12333.
Erinome:Exactly! These policies make life easier for workers. I hope more people know about them.
Enceladus:Me too! Okay, that's it for today. Let's talk again next time. Bye friends!
Erinome:Bye!
