The reporter learned from the Ministry of Veterans Affairs that the Ministry of Veterans Affairs and the Ministry of Finance recently issued a notice clarifying that starting from August 1, 2024, the standards for pensions and living allowances for some veterans and other special care recipients will be raised again. It is required that all regions implement and ensure timely and full payment of pensions and living allowances based on actual conditions. It is understood that this round of raising standards takes into account factors such as national financial resources and the contributions of beneficiaries, demonstrating respect, care, and preferential treatment, and achieving the 20th consecutive year of raising the standard of pension subsidies for beneficiaries. (New Society)