18/09/2026 08:05 AM
Strategy and roadmap for a sustainable healthcare system
The healthcare sector is entering a new stage of development, with people’s demand for healthcare continuing to rise. Disease patterns are changing rapidly, non-communicable diseases are increasing, the population is ageing quickly, and issues related to mental health, the environment and nutrition are posing unprecedented requirements.
17/09/2026 09:25 AM
Writing the first page of a lifelong health record
From a crowded ward in Hà Nội to a national database with 41 million entries, Việt Nam's free-checkup campaign is turning routine screenings into the foundation of a lifelong digital health record.
16/09/2026 01:25 PM
From IT Infrastructure to Information Security: The Foundation for the Digital Transformation of Viet Nam Social Security
Along with the digital transformation process, information technology (IT) is increasingly being used in the management, administration, and provision of services by Viet Nam Social Security (VSS). For the digital services, applications, and systems to operate stably, it is necessary to maintain infrastructure, manage equipment, protect data, and ensure information security.
14/09/2026 08:05 AM
Medical coverage for gig workers expanded
A week in hospital for kidney stone surgery left a food-delivery rider facing medical bills of nearly 10,000 yuan ($1,491). After medical insurance reimbursement, he paid just over 2,000 yuan out of pocket.
11/09/2026 01:30 PM
Preliminary review of the Draft Law Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of the Law on Social Insurance
On the afternoon of September 10, the Standing Committee of the Committee on Culture and Social Affairs held a session to conduct a preliminary review of the Draft Law Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of the Law on Social Insurance (SI). Member of the Party Central Committee and Chairman of the Committee Nguyễn Đắc Vinh chaired the session.
11/09/2026 09:05 AM
[Infographic] Guidelines for checking and Tracking Maternity Benefit Claim
After submitting a maternity benefit maternity benefit claim, employees can check the processing status on the Vietnam Social Security Public Service Portal using the employer's dossier code and track benefit information on the VssID application. This infographic provides essential information on the processing timeline, lookup procedures, and some notes during the process of tracking the maternity benefit claim and receiving maternity benefits.
11/09/2026 08:05 AM
PM asks for sufficient supply of medicines, medical equipment at reasonable prices
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has directed the health sector to resolve supply bottlenecks and establish transparent mechanisms that ensure an adequate supply of medicines and medical equipment at reasonable prices.
Notable new provisions on Social Insurance and Health Insurance from September 2026
From September 2026, a number of new regulations on social insurance (SI), health insurance (HI), and the management and payment of social security benefits will officially come into effect.
Sickness
Work Injury and Occupational Disease
Survivor’s
Old-age
Maternity
Unemployment
Medical (Health Insurance)
Certificate of coverage
VSS - ISSA Guidelines on Social Security