19/08/2020 08:32 AM
Promoting voluntary social insurance in Viet Nam
According to Vietnam Social Security (VSS), although the number of voluntary SI participants increased rapidly in the last year, this number still did not match its potential; thus 2020 will be an important transitional year to achieve a development goal by 2021 for voluntary social insurance (SI) defined in Resolution No. 28-NQ/TW (farmers and informal-sector laborer participating in voluntary SI making up about 1% of working age workforce).
18/08/2020 08:47 AM
Payment of maternity benefit: in case postponing payment of contributions to retirement and survivor benefit funds in Covid-19 pandemic
In order to reduce difficulties for employers and employees caused by the impact of the COVID-19 crisis, Viet Nam Social Security (VSS) has provided guidance on postponing payment of contributions to retirement and survivor benefit funds. Under the circumstances, will the maternity benefit be affected given that many employees have experienced the interrupted duration of social insurance contribution?
15/08/2020 01:30 PM
From July 15, 2020: The minimum rate of compulsory social insurance contribution to the occupational accident and disease benefit fund is 0.3%.
On May 27, 2020, the Government issued Decree No 58/2020/NĐ-CP stipulating the rates of compulsory social insurance premiums for contribution to the occupational accident and disease benefit fund from July 15, 2020.
13/08/2020 07:48 PM
Detailed instructions on pooled sampling for SARS-CoV-2 test
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has just issued Decision No. 3486/QD-BYT on the issuance of "Interim guidance for use of pooling procedures in SARS-CoV-2 testing" as a guide to be applied in at preventive medicine and medical examination and treatment establishments nationwide.
13/08/2020 09:02 AM
Vietnam Social Security: Promulgating the Regulation on administration, operation, exploitation and use of the DWH System
Vietnam Social Security (VSS) has just issued Decision No. 893/QD-BHXH promulgating the Regulation on administration, operation, exploitation and use of the centralized data synthesis and analysis system of the social security industry (referred to as the DWH System).
12/08/2020 09:21 AM
To further promote non-cash payment of pensions, social and unemployment insurance benefits
Vietnam Social Security (VSS) has been promoting cashless payment of pensions, social and unemployment insurance benefits through the banking system, in which the roadmap will be from 2020 to 2025 with orientations towards 2030.
11/08/2020 11:25 AM
National public service portal always focuses on people, businesses
The national public service portal dichvucong.gov.vn – an electronic platform to connect the Government to the public and businesses – has always focused on serving people and enterprises.
11/08/2020 10:11 AM
Instructions on payment costs related to COVID-19 test for health insurance card holders
On July 30, the Ministry of Health issued Official Letter No. 4051/BYT-KHTC submitted to Vietnam Social Security (VSS) regarding payment for costs related to COVID-19 test.
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Unemployment
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