Health ministry proposes to enhance insurance coverage for cancer and stroke
The Vietnam's Ministry of Health (MoH) has unveiled new amendments on the Law on Health Insuranc to provide full coverage for patients diagnosed with rare or serious conditions, including cancer, stroke and paralysis. According to Vietnam News, the Vietnam's Ministry...
Japanese prefecture launches the first health insurance scheme for family members of Vietnamese workers
Yamanashi Prefecture in Japan has introduced the first health insurance program for family members of Vietnamese workers in response to population aging and labor shortages.The Yamanashi prefecture collaborates with Tokio Marine Insurance Vietnam Company to develop a...
Vietnam Ministry of Health proposes increase in health insurance contributions
The Vietnam Ministry of Health is currently seeking inputs from relevant agencies regarding the proposed amendment of the Health Insurance Law to increase health insurance contributions.According to the Ministry, the existing health insurance contributions do not...
Vietnam has reached 93.3 % of health insurance population coverage
In Vietnam, as of 2023, the national health insurance has reached an impressive 93.3% of the health insurance population coverage, surpassing the target outlined in the Government’s Resolution No 01/NQ-CP and coming close to achieving universal coverage. Approximately...
LHSS Webinar: Integrating People and Services into National Social Health Protection, Perspectives from Cambodia, Colombia, and Vietnam
The USAID Local Health Systems Sustainability Project Webinar is going to be held tomorrow, 27 June at 9.00 AM EST to discuss integrating vulnerable populations into national social health protection programs with panelists from Cambodia, Colombia & Vietnam.In...
Vietnam Social Security: Ready for the pilot implementation of chip-based ID cards in medical treatment with health insurance
https://vss.gov.vn/english/news/Pages/vietnam-social-security.aspx?ItemID=10300&CateID=198
Viet Nam: Covid patients struggle to get documents to make social insurance claim
In Vietnam social security claims for COVID 19 treatment require sick leave certificates that are delayed due to multiple and cumbersome procedures. The Law on Social Insurance provides that an employee who falls ill and must temporarily leave work is entitled to a...
Social security’s digital transformation: putting people and businesses at the centre
https://vss.gov.vn/english/news/Pages/vietnam-social-security.aspx?ItemID=10270&CateID=198
Health insurance fund control through medical technology assessment
https://vss.gov.vn/english/news/Pages/vietnam-social-security.aspx?ItemID=10194&CateID=198
Viet Nam’s COVID-19 fight costs over US$$3.2 billion
https://en.baochinhphu.vn/vgp-news-viet-nams-covid-19-fight-costs-over-us32-billion-111220107094251985.htm
Universal health insurance is a feasible, achievable goal
https://vss.gov.vn/english/news/Pages/vietnam-social-security.aspx?ItemID=10175&CateID=198
Viet Nam Social Security News VSS to enhance customer care capacity
https://vss.gov.vn/english/news/Pages/vietnam-social-security.aspx?CateID=198&ItemID=10141
Viet Nam Social Security News VSS’ branches told to develop suitable solutions to increase health insurance participants
https://vss.gov.vn/english/news/Pages/vietnam-social-security.aspx?ItemID=10106&CateID=198
Ensuring employees who lost jobs or quit jobs enjoy health care following health insurance scheme
https://vss.gov.vn/english/news/Pages/vietnam-social-security.aspx?ItemID=10086&CateID=198
Common ambitions emerging for more sustainable healthcare
https://vir.com.vn/common-ambitions-emerging-for-more-sustainable-healthcare-89124.html