Apply for temporary assistance (临时救助) as soon as something sudden hits
- Moderate value
- Evidence B
- Saves money
- Free
- Takes some hours
- No willpower
In plain words
If something sudden happens to your family, such as a fire, a car accident or a family member falling seriously ill, and your basic living is overwhelmed for the moment, you can apply for temporary assistance at your township government (乡镇政府) or subdistrict office (街道办). You do not have to be on dibao (低保, minimum living allowance) already. It is mostly a one-time payment, and the amount varies a great deal from place to place.
Translated from the Chinese original. Original book, section 7, tip 6. Content may be out of date and rules differ by place. When you actually deal with an agency, a doctor or a court, follow what local officials, doctors and lawyers tell you. Disclaimer