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Vietnam social insurance regulatory updates
Overview
Vietnam Social Security has issued clarifications regarding various aspects of social and health insurance regulations. Initially, authorities detailed the criteria for continuous health insurance benefits under Decree 188, noting that gaps of no more than 90 days or specific periods spent abroad for work or study may still qualify citizens for benefits after five years of continuous participation. Subsequent updates addressed the 2024 Social Insurance Law, which is set to take effect on July 1, 2025. The Quang Ninh City Social Insurance office clarified that late payments occur when employers fail to meet deadlines, pay insufficient amounts, or fail to register participants within prescribed timeframes. New regulations effective January 1, 2026, adjusted the revenue threshold for mandatory social insurance for business household owners to those with annual revenue exceeding 1 billion VND. Recent clarifications address employee rights during transitions and probation. Authorities confirmed that employees can continue mandatory social insurance at new workplaces even if a previous employer has outstanding debts. In one instance, Hoang Sinh Import Export Joint Stock Company reportedly owes over 33.8 billion VND in unpaid contributions and interest. Social insurance agencies will confirm participation up to the last completed payment, with adjustments made once debts are recovered. Regarding probation, the Ministry of Home Affairs clarified that if a probation term is integrated into a labor contract of one month or more, mandatory social insurance must be implemented. However, for workers on separate probation contracts of up to two months, employers must pay an additional amount equivalent to mandatory insurance contribution levels alongside the salary. Looking toward 2027, a draft of the amended Social Insurance Law, effective March 1, 2027, introduces voluntary social insurance for citizens aged 15 and older who are not subject to compulsory insurance.
Entities
Vietnam Social Security · Vietnam · Social Insurance of Vietnam · Quang Ninh City Social Insurance · Vietnam Social Insurance
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesVietnam social insurance regulations for probation periods
In Vietnam, employers must pay employees an additional amount equivalent to mandatory insurance contributions during probation periods if the worker is not subject to mandatory social insurance.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesVietnam social insurance and tax regulations updated
New social insurance and employment laws are being introduced in Vietnam, alongside tax guidance for probationary salary payments.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesVietnam social insurance: Workers can continue contributions despite employer debt
Vietnamese social insurance authorities confirm workers can continue mandatory contributions at new jobs even if former employers owe unpaid social insurance debts.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesVietnam clarifies mandatory social insurance for probation periods
Vietnam's Ministry of Home Affairs clarified that employees with probation terms included in a labor contract are eligible for mandatory social insurance.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesVietnam updates voluntary social insurance regulations
Vietnam is updating voluntary social insurance rules, including new eligibility criteria effective March 2027 and specific guidelines for voluntary occupational accident insurance for contract-free workers.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesVietnam Social Insurance clarifies late payment rules and business household coverage
Vietnam's Social Insurance authorities have clarified deadlines for mandatory contributions and addressed regulatory shifts regarding social insurance eligibility for business household owners.
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[HEALTH] 4 sourcesVietnam Social Security clarifies continuous health insurance benefits
Vietnam Social Security outlines benefits for citizens with five or more years of continuous health insurance, including specific rules for gaps, overseas work, and military service.
Sources
baochinhphu.vn · baogialai.com.vn · baohatinh.vn · baophutho.vn · cafef.vn · giadinh.suckhoedoisong.vn · soha.vn · thanhnien.vn
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