Vietnam Social Security announces 100% health insurance coverage conditions

Vietnam Social Security has announced the specific conditions under which health insurance participants can receive 100% coverage for medical examination and treatment costs, effectively exempting them from co-payments for the remainder of the year.

To qualify for this benefit, individuals must meet two primary criteria. First, they must have participated in health insurance continuously for at least five years. A gap in participation exceeding 90 days will reset this continuous period. Second, the total amount of annual co-payments for medical services must exceed six months of the base salary.

Once these conditions are met, the health insurance fund will cover 100% of the costs within the scope of the insurance benefits. No additional procedures are required by the individual; medical facilities will automatically apply the benefit at the time of service and for subsequent visits within that year.