No need for referral letters, people with 62 diseases enjoy full health insurance benefits from July 1

    Linh Đan - Hà Lê |

    From July 1, 2026, people with 62 dangerous and rare diseases will be directly examined at specialized levels without a referral letter but will still fully enjoy health insurance benefits.

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    Hà Lê |

    From July 1, 2026, people with health insurance cards for outpatient examinations outside the tuyến who do not need a referral letter will be paid 50% of the benefit level by the health insurance fund.

    Đề xuất bỏ giấy chuyển tuyến cho một số người bệnh, vẫn hưởng 100% BHYT. Ảnh: Anh Nhàn

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    Hà Lê |

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