09/11/2026 03:44 PM

The Department of Health is coordinating with municipal departments, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and businesses to foster a professional and accessible senior healthcare ecosystem.

09/11/2026 08:05 AM

Foreign employees working in Vietnam are entitled to sickness benefits, similar to those applicable to Vietnamese employees. Understanding the required dossier, supporting papers, and claims processes enables foreign employees to proactively protect their statutory entitlements in the event that they fall ill and are required to take leave from work for medical treatment.

08/11/2026 02:34 PM

The 80%, 95% and 100% health insurance (HI) coverage rates do not mean that the HI Fund pays the corresponding age of the hospital bill. Actual benefits depend on the coverage scope, the list of covered medicines and medical supplies, payment conditions, and the form of medical examination and treatment (MET). A proper understanding of the regulations will help people proactively protect their entitlements while contributing to the effective and sustainable use of the HI Fund.

06/11/2026 05:30 PM

On the occasion of Vietnam Law Day (November 9th) and the 80th anniversary of the National Assembly’s adoption of the first Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (November 9th 1946 – November 9th 2026), Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan has sent a congratulatory letter encouraging officials, civil servants, public employees, and workers in the finance sector to continue upholding the spirit of respect for the law, enhancing the effectiveness of legal making and implementation, and contributing to unlocking resources and fostering national development.

06/11/2026 02:20 PM

The 80%, 95% and 100% health insurance (HI) coverage rates do not mean that the HI Fund pays the corresponding age of the hospital bill. Actual benefits depend on the coverage scope, the list of covered medicines and medical supplies, payment conditions, and the form of medical examination and treatment (MET). A proper understanding of the regulations will help people proactively protect their entitlements while contributing to the effective and sustainable use of the HI Fund.

06/11/2026 02:00 PM

The Ministry of Finance has requested that the Ministry of Home Affairs focus on finalizing the scheme for wage and social insurance reform.

05/11/2026 01:30 PM

The Cabinet has endorsed a Ministry of Labour bill that would raise the upper age limit for employees insured under Section 33 of Thailand’s social security system from 60 to 65, alongside wider benefits and more options for accessing old-age payments.

05/11/2026 08:30 AM

The Ministry of Health has proposed continuing to subsidize at least 70% of health insurance (remiums for ethnic minority individuals living in areas that are no longer classified as disadvantaged. This measure aims to safeguard their access to medical care and prevent any disruption in their health insurance coverage once the current policy expires on October 31, 2026.

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