Vietnam implements social and health insurance reforms

Vietnam is implementing significant reforms to its social and health insurance systems. New health insurance policies, effective from July 2026, aim to expand benefits, including coverage for outpatient services at various medical levels and increased benefits linked to the new base salary. Digital transformation is a key focus, allowing citizens to use chip-based ID cards, VNeID, or VssID applications for medical examinations instead of paper cards.

In Khanh Hoa, the provincial People's Council has approved a resolution to provide 100% health insurance premium support for nearly 80,000 ethnic minority residents to ensure social security.

Regarding social insurance, Ho Chi Minh City has reported a decline in the number of people opting for one-time social insurance withdrawals. This trend is attributed to the 2024 Social Insurance Law, which reduced the minimum years of contribution required for pension eligibility from 20 to 15 years, encouraging long-term participation. Citizens can currently track their social insurance contributions through VNeID, the VssID app, the official Vietnam Social Security portal, or via a dedicated support hotline.