31/07/2026 08:20 AM
Effective Health Insurance policy implementation to ensure the rights of medical examination and treatment beneficiaries in the new context
On the morning of 30 July 2026, Viet Nam Social Security (VSS) held a nationwide online conference to review the implementation of health insurance (HI) policy during the first 06 months of 2026 and to deploy tasks, solutions for managing healthcare expenditure in the last 06 months of 2026. The conference emphasized a consistent requirement: to continue improving the effectiveness of HI policy implementation, strictly control medical examination and treatment costs, and ensure the rights and benefits of participants in the new context.
30/07/2026 10:30 AM
National Assembly’s Committee for Culture and Social Affairs held working session with VSS on Draft Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Social Insurance
On the afternoon of July 27, at the headquarters of Viet Nam Social Security (VSS), a working delegation from the National Assembly’s Committee for Culture and Social Affairs, led by Mr. Lam Van Doan, Vice Chairman of the Committee, held a working session with VSS to exchange views and gather practical feedback in support of finalizing the draft Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Social Insurance (SI).
28/07/2026 02:10 PM
2026 Satisfaction Assessment: A Measure of Service Quality Across the Viet Nam Social Security System
On the morning of 22 July, Viet Nam Social Security (VSS) held an online conference to provide guidance on the 2026 assessment of the satisfaction levels of organizations and individuals with the implementation of social insurance (SI), health insurance (HI), and unemployment insurance (UI) policies. The conference was chaired by Mr Dao Viet Anh, Deputy Director General of VSS, chaired the conference.
27/07/2026 01:35 PM
[Infographic] Administrative Penalties for Late Payment of Mandatory SI Contributions
Pursuant to Government Decree No. 283/2026/ND-CP, which takes effect on 10 September 2026, administrative penalties for violations involving the late payment of mandatory social insurance contributions are prescribed as follows:
23/07/2026 10:30 AM
Viet Nam Social Security focuses on 3 core areas, implements 7 specific tasks
This was the concluding direction of Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan at the working session on Vietnam Social Security's performance of tasks in 2025 and in the first half of 2026, and its orientations and tasks for the second half of 2026 and the 2026-2030 period.
22/07/2026 08:31 AM
VSS continues to achieve many positive results in implementing Project 06 and digital transformation
In implementation of the Government's Project 06 and the Ministry of Finance's Digital Transformation Program, as of July 2026, Vietnam Social Security (VSS) has continued to achieve positive results in advancing administrative procedure reform, developing online public services, enhancing data connectivity and sharing, and applying digital technologies to better serve citizens and businesses.
20/07/2026 01:20 PM
When health insurance becomes a “lifeline” for patients
Every day, at healthcare facilities across Viet Nam, thousands of patients receive life-saving treatment, medical care, and support in their journey toward recovery, often at the critical threshold between life and death. Behind the joy of being discharged from hospital, as well as the resilience of those who continue their treatment, lies the quiet yet steadfast support of the HI policy. The HI card has become a vital pillar of social protection, helping ease the financial burden of medical expenses, strengthening patients' confidence, and preserving hope for millions of families.
16/07/2026 10:10 AM
VSS requires ensuring the quality of online public services
To ensure the smooth and accurate implementation of Online public payment services on the National Public Service Portal hosted by the National Data Center, thereby safeguarding the rights of participants in Social Insurance (SI), Health Insurance (HI), and Unemployment Insurance (UI), Vietnam Social Security (VSS) has issued Official Letter No. 2294/BHXH-CNTT dated July 1, 2026. This letter requires the Social Security offices of provinces and centrally-run cities to urgently implement several key tasks.
Sickness
Work Injury and Occupational Disease
Survivor’s
Old-age
Maternity
Unemployment
Medical (Health Insurance)
Certificate of coverage
VSS - ISSA Guidelines on Social Security