29/08/2025 04:05 PM
Enhancing cooperation between local government and social security offices in Hanoi City
After a period of implementation, two-tier local government model in Hanoi has been operating in a stable manner and public administration services including social security policies have been well maintained. However, at the grassroots level, certain challenges remain in the coordination process, particularly in the implementation of social insurance (SI) and health insurance (HI) policies.
29/08/2025 01:50 PM
The Ministry of Finance: launching three innovation and expert networks in strategic technologies
On August 25th, the Ministry of Finance organised a ceremony announcing three Innovation and Expert Networks in strategic technologies: Quantum Technology (VNQuantum), Cybersecurity (ViSecurity), and Aviation, Aerospace, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV Viet Nam). Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung attended and spoke at the event.
25/08/2025 03:14 PM
Cases where VSS directly reimburses medical examination and treatment costs to HI-covered patients
Under Article 54 of Decree No. 188/2025/NĐ-CP, Vietnam Social Security (VSS) shall directly reimburse medical examination and treatment expenses to health insurance (HI) participants, within the scope of benefits and benefit levels prescribed by the Law on HI, in the following cases:
22/08/2025 04:30 PM
VssID Upgrade: Diverse login options
Vietnam Social Security (VSS)’s VssID application has recently been updated to enhance user convenience. The most notable feature is the addition of multiple login options, enabling users to easily access and use social insurance (SI), health insurance (HI), and unemployment insurance (UI) services directly on their mobile devices.
22/08/2025 02:55 PM
New regulations on benefit entitlement levels and Health Insurance reimbursement for outpatient medical examination and treatment
Government Decree No. 188/2025/ND-CP provides detailed guidance on the implementation roadmap and benefit rates for outpatient medical examination and treatment at primary-level healthcare facilities, in accordance with Points e and h, Clause 4, Article 22 of the Law on Health Insurance (HI).
21/08/2025 01:53 PM
[Infographic]: Procedures on HI examination and treatment from Jul 1st 2025
Under the 2024 Law on Health Insurance and the Government’s Decree 188/2025/NĐ-CP, from Jul 1st 2025, HI participants must present HI card and ID card under the 2 following ways:
18/08/2025 02:40 PM
Personal identification numbers to replace SI number
VSS issued Official Letter No. 1804/BHXH-QLT providing guidance on the use of personal identification numbers or citizen identification numbers to replace social insurance (SI) numbers and the unit management code. This is an important step in VSS’s comprehensive digital transformation to standardize data management methods and maximize convenience for citizens and businesses when carrying out administrative procedures related to SI, health insurance (HI) and unemployment insurance (UI).
13/08/2025 04:04 PM
The 2025 Law on Employment: Key Changes to the Unemployment Insurance Scheme
The 2025 Law on Employment, passed by the National Assembly on June 16th, 2025, will officially take effect on January 1st, 2026, and introduce several significant changes to the Unemployment Insurance (UI) policy.
Sickness
Work Injury and Occupational Disease
Survivor’s
Old-age
Maternity
Unemployment
Medical (Health Insurance)
Certificate of coverage
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