BEIJING, Dec. 24 (Xinhua) -- Local governments in China will be required to regulate the cost of services in elderly care institutions, according to a draft amendment to the Law on the Protection of the Rights and Interests of the Elderly.

The draft was submitted Monday to a bimonthly session of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, which will run from Dec. 24 to 28, for the second reading.

The amendment aims to address issues among some elderly care service providers, including confusing pricing standards and the elderly not being provided with follow-up services after changing institutions or after institutions close.

"Local governments at all levels should regulate charges and standards for elderly care services with strengthened supervision and management of elderly care institutions," the draft says.

It also stipulates that related organizations are responsible for properly resettling seniors when their care providers reorganize or close.

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