At the early stage, the central government stipulated a minimum participation fee of CNY 10 per person (CNY 30 in some rich coastal counties), which is subject to a CNY 20 match from various local governments (CNY 40 in rich coastal counties) and CNY 20 from the central government (restricted to poorer provinces). The government input to NCMS has been increasing over time. The Suggestions on Consolidating and Developing NCMS issued by the Ministry of Health in 2009 requires that financing for each person should reach CNY 100 in 2009 and CNY 150 in 2010.