27/02/2024 03:10 PM
Enhancing the Role of Health Insurance Policy as a Pillar in Ensuring Social Security of the Nation
In 2023, amidst changes in some health insurance policies, people's lives still faced many difficulties due to the general economic and social challenges... directly impacting the expansion of health insurance participants of the Vietnam Social Security (VSS). However, under the attention and guidance of the Party and Government, with active coordination from party committees, authorities at all levels, the entire sector has united, determined, and strived to effectively expand the coverage of health insurance to over 93 million participants, continuing to approach the universal health insurance target entrusted by the Party and Government, ensuring more and more people receive healthcare protection.
27/02/2024 02:55 PM
Re-election for UN Human Rights Council member in Vietnam
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has called on countries to support Vietnam's bid for re-election as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026-2028 tenure.
26/02/2024 02:03 PM
New guidelines on medical examination of fishers adopted by the International Labour Organization and International Maritime Organization
The crew of fishing vessels need to be medically fit for their physically demanding work. New medical examination guidelines will improve and standardize these examinations, leading to improved health and safety in the fishing sector.
25/02/2024 12:45 PM
The Essential Role of Party Committees, Government Authorities, and Departments at All Levels in Implementing Social and Health Insurance Policies
“The Vietnam social security sector has contributed to ensuring social security, deserving the trust of the Party, State, Government, and people.” This statement reflects notable achievements in 2023, as acknowledged by Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai during the conference on the implementation of Social and Health Insurance tasks in 2024 by the Vietnam Social Security (VSS). These remarkable results were achieved thanks to the attention and effective guidance of the National Assembly and the Government, as well as the efforts of the VSS sector. Additionally, the active involvement and proactive participation of Party committees, local authorities, and relevant agencies at all levels in the leadership, guidance, and organization of implementing Social and Health Insurance policies have played a particularly important role.
25/02/2024 08:30 AM
Vietnam Social Security issues plan to improve business environment
The Vietnam Social Security (VSS) General Director has issued a plan to implement the Government’s Resolution No 02/NQ-CP dated January 05, 2024 on major tasks and solutions to improve the business environment and heighten the national competitiveness.
24/02/2024 02:55 PM
Digital Transformation of VSS Sector for Sustainable National Social Security Development
In 2023, the Digital Transformation of VSS Sector continues with steady progress, particularly in the implementation of Government Project 06, which has brought about transformative changes in all activities, creating a crucial platform for the professional and modern development of the sector, ensuring the satisfaction of participants and beneficiaries of social and health insurance policies.
23/02/2024 01:05 PM
Amending Decree No 19/2020/ND-CP imperative
Amending Decree No 19/2020/ND-CP on inspection and disciplinary action to handle administrative violations is deemed necessary and in line with practical requirements. This need arises from the observed shortcomings in the implementation of the decree, which was issued on February 12, 2020, over the past period.
23/02/2024 10:02 AM
Proposed amendment to Health Insurance Law to ensure maximum benefits for health insurance card holders
The Ministry of Health has proposed the Government to build a law amending and supplementing the Law on Health Insurance.
Sickness
Work Injury and Occupational Disease
Survivor’s
Old-age
Maternity
Unemployment
Medical (Health Insurance)
Certificate of coverage
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