Legal basis: Article 45 of the Constitution of People's Republic of China (PRC). China citizens have the right to get material help from the state and society when they are old, sick or disabled. 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.