Preferential treatment is available to the elderly in a more direct and convenient way! On Thursday, the reporter learned from the MunicipalHealth Commission that the Municipal Working Committee on Aging has officially issued a statement that from now on, the elderly in Yichang can directly enjoy preferential treatment and deal with related matters with their ID cards, and the elderly pass is no longer the only requirement.

　　The elderly with registered permanent residence in Hubei over 65 years old who need to enjoy the preferential treatment of public transport in the urban area can directly apply for “The Elderly Pass of Yichang Public Transport”with their ID cards; the elderly from other provinces should apply with their ID cards and temporary residence permits. All counties and cities should refer to the way of applying for public transportation pass.

　　The elderly under the age of 70 enter scenic spots with an ID card can enjoy a half-price discount. The elderly over the age of 70 with an ID card can enter for free, and when they register at medical institutions with their ID cards are exempt from general clinics registration fee.(Reporter Liu Jingjing, Correspondent Zhang Wentao)