社会保障制度是社会稳定的“安全网”和经济运行的“减震器”。党的十六大以来,我国社会保障事业加速发展,已基本建成适应社会主义市场经济体制要求、覆盖城乡居民的社会保障体系框架,为维护社会稳定和促进经济社会健康发展作出了积极贡献。一、中央高度重视社会保障工作, The social security system is socially stable “safety net ” and economic “shock absorber ”. Since the 16th CPC National Congress, the social security undertaking in our country has accelerated its development. The frame of social security system covering the needs of the socialist market economy and covering both urban and rural residents has been basically completed, making a positive contribution to safeguarding social stability and promoting the healthy development of economy and society. First, the central government attaches great importance to social security work,