08/01/2025 09:50 AM
Timely, Effective, Transparent Implementation of Preferential Policies to Ensure Social Security for Revolutionary Contributors
On the afternoon of January 6, in Hanoi, the Department of Revolutionary Contributors (Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs) held a conference to review the implementation of tasks in 2024 and outline directions for 2025.
08/01/2025 09:30 AM
Ho Chi Minh City Considers Special Support for Voluntary Social Insurance Participants
The Ho Chi Minh City Social Insurance Agency is researching and will propose a policy to support residents participating in voluntary social insurance (VSI) in the city.
08/01/2025 09:25 AM
VSS receives consultancy support on health insurance policy implementation
Vietnam Social Security (VSS), the national agency responsible for implementing social and health insurance policies, has announced a major step toward enhancing its health insurance system. The organization has secured consultancy support from leading experts to address challenges in implementing and managing health insurance policies effectively.
08/01/2025 09:21 AM
To expand the coverage of pensions, healthcare, and welfare for workers
Southeast Asia is experiencing an unprecedented rate of population aging. Alongside this demographic shift, the working-age population is gradually decreasing and aging before achieving high-income levels. In response to this situation, policymakers need to develop solutions to ensure social security for informal sector workers. These solutions should include promoting voluntary pensions, expanding social pensions, increasing the coverage of voluntary social insurance, and establishing mechanisms to encourage participation in the social security system.
08/01/2025 08:20 AM
Health Insurance Fund disburses over $5.6 bln to participants in 2024
In 2024, the Health Insurance Fund disbursed VND142.9 trillion (US$5.63 billion) for the examination and treatment of more than 186 million health insurance participants. This represents an increase of over VND18.6 trillion ($732.6 million) compared to the same period in 2023.
07/01/2025 02:26 PM
New health insurance benefits regulations effective January 1, 2025
The Government has issued Decree No 02/2025/ND-CP amending and supplementing health insurance benefits, particularly addressing Article 22 of the Law on Health Insurance. The Decree takes effect on January 1, 2025.
06/01/2025 01:55 PM
VSS general director urges continued digital transformation
General Director of Viet Nam Social Security Nguyen The Manh has called on the entire sector to continue implementing a unified and effective set of solutions, with a primary focus on accelerating information technology (IT) project progress.
06/01/2025 09:50 AM
Synchronously Implementing Solutions for Developing Labor Market and Ensuring Social Security for Workers
2025: Continued Implementation of Labor Market Development Solutions with a Focus on Sustainable Employment and Livelihoods.
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