After saving someone and getting injured or incurring expenses, first seek compensation from the perpetrator and yibao; then apply for recognition as a person acting in the public interest

There is no direct expense. However, submitting the application requires paperwork, waiting for approval, and multiple visits — this can take weeks or even months.

Article 183 of the Civil Code states: “Anyone who suffers harm while protecting another person’s civil rights is entitled to compensation from the perpetrator; if no perpetrator exists, has fled, or cannot pay, the beneficiary must provide reasonable compensation.” State Council Document No. 39 of 2012 further clarifies how to handle medical care for such individuals. Healthcare facilities must establish a fast-track system based on the principle “treat first, bill later.” Specifically, medical expenses incurred during emergency treatment are the responsibility of the perpetrator or liable party; otherwise, they are covered by basic medical insurance. In cases of death, individuals meeting criteria for martyr status are recognized as such by law; those qualifying as work-related injuries receive a one-time death benefit plus an additional special allowance equal to 40 months of their salary. Injured individuals meeting workers’ compensation criteria receive benefits under the relevant regulations; others have their disability level assessed by civil affairs bureaus to determine appropriate support. Employment-wise, such individuals are prioritized for job assistance programs and placed in public-sector roles when possible. Housing-wise, they are given priority access to subsidized housing or rental assistance.

全国人大 (2020). 民法典（第一百八十三条）. https://www.spp.gov.cn/spp/fl/202006/t20200602_463888.shtml；国务院办公厅转发民政部等部门 (2012). 关于加强见义勇为人员权益保护的意见（国办发〔2012〕39 号）. https://www.gov.cn/zwgk/2012-07/26/content_2191928.htm

Class B is designated because the specific benefits are strictly fixed by national documents. However, how much the bonus is and how the recognition process is conducted is determined by the specific regulations on acts of bravery in each province; figures vary by region and have not been verified province-by-province in this round. Generally, one must apply to the public security organs or the act-of-bravery working agencies (foundations) in the place where the incident occurred. Whether recognition is granted depends on evidence: police report receipts, on-site surveillance, names and phone numbers of witnesses, and hospital medical records, which should be preserved on the spot. If a lawsuit is necessary, the civil rights and interests of those performing acts of bravery are already within the scope of free legal aid. For the national standard of the one-time work-related death subsidy and how disability grades are converted into money, see Section 19, items 14 and 15. For how to apply for legal aid, see Section 7, item 3.