Vietnam expands health insurance subsidies and raises social insurance contribution base

Starting 1 July 2026, Hanoi’s city council adopted a resolution that widens health‑insurance (BHYT) subsidies to many groups. Seniors aged 60‑74 without a BHYT card will receive full coverage of the premium, while other beneficiaries—such as veterinary staff, census collaborators, veterans, island residents, charity workers and mine‑victim survivors—will receive partial subsidies ranging from 50 % to 100 % of the premium. The same resolution also adds extra support for voluntary social‑insurance (BHXH) contributions, granting up to a 30 % increase for ethnic minorities and former servicemen.

In a parallel nationwide move, Vietnam’s Social Insurance agency announced that the minimum wage base used to calculate contributions will rise to 2.53 million VND per month. From 1 July, contributions for social, health, unemployment and occupational‑injury insurance will be levied on this new base. For voluntary participants, the maximum monthly income considered will be 20 times the new base, i.e., 50.6 million VND, raising the ceiling for voluntary social‑insurance payments.

Both measures aim to broaden insurance coverage, reduce out‑of‑pocket health costs for vulnerable populations, and align contribution calculations with the latest wage standards.