28/05/2025 02:47 PM
Vietnam Social Security and the World Bank to advance inclusive and sustainable social security coverage
Hanoi – On May 26th, 2025, Mr. Dao Viet Anh, Deputy Director of Vietnam Social Security (VSS), held a working session with a World Bank (WB) delegation to review the recommendations for expanding the coverage of voluntary social insurance (SI) in Vietnam.
26/05/2025 04:46 PM
Digital transformation on Health Insurance: Maximizing convenience for Health Insurance participants
From June 1, 2025, Vietnam Social Security (VSS) stops issuing paper health insurance (HI) cards. Instead, citizens will use modern, electronic methods to replace the paper card, such as the VssID – Digital Social Insurance application, the VNeID application, or a chip-based Citizen ID card for HI medical examination and treatment. The method marks a significant step forward in reducing administrative procedures and promoting digital transformation in the implementation of HI policies.
23/05/2025 03:44 PM
Social retirement allowance for the elderly
The 2024 Social Insurance Law, takes effect on July 1, 2025, has a new and humanitarian provision - social retirement allowance for the elderly.
21/05/2025 08:48 AM
Promoting cooperation in the social security field between Viet Nam and Israel
On the afternoon of May 20, 2025, in Hanoi, Minister of Finance Nguyễn Văn Thắng held a meeting with Israel's Minister of Labor, Mr. Yoav Ben Tzur, to advance bilateral cooperation in the social security field. This occasion provided both parties with an opportunity to discuss strategic orientations and clarify potential collaborations in building and developing social security systems, thereby deepening the partnership between the two nations in this new phase of development.
19/05/2025 01:52 PM
Work injury and occupational disease benefits: Support for individuals facing risks in the workplace
The work injury and occupational disease insurance is one of the five mandatory social insurance schemes, playing an important role in helping workers overcome difficult periods and stabilize their lives. It reflects the deep humanitarian values of the social policies of the Party and the State.
19/05/2025 08:21 AM
[Infographic] Beneficiaries and Conditions on Maternity Benefits Enjoyment
The 2024 Law on Social Insurance takes effect from July 1, 2025, defines beneficiaries and conditions on maternity benefits enjoyment in participating voluntary SI.
15/05/2025 11:12 AM
VSS launches online UI benefit application procedure
On May 12, 2025, Vietnam Social Security (VSS) issued Decision No. 1455/QĐ-BHXH regarding the procedure for receiving applications for the payment of Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefit through the Public Service Portal of VSS under the Ministry of Finance.
13/05/2025 03:58 PM
Promoting cashless payments of social security benefits
As of now, approximately 80% of monthly social security beneficiaries in urban areas receive their allowances via ATM cards, exceeding the target set by the Prime Minister in Decision No.1812/QD-TTg by 20%
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