Legal basis: Article 45 of the Constitution of People's Republic of China (PRC) stipulates that People's Republic of China (PRC) citizens have the right to receive material assistance from the state and society in case of old age, illness or incapacity to work. The state develops social insurance, social relief and medical and health services that citizens need to enjoy these rights. The state and society guarantee the life of disabled soldiers, provide pensions for the families of martyrs and give preferential treatment to the families of soldiers. The state and society help arrange the work, life and education of blind, deaf, dumb and other disabled citizens.