The policy of supporting 100% of health insurance (HI) contributions for ethnic minorities is applied to all people living in villages and communes in ethnic minority and mountainous areas. The policy is expected to contribute to expanding HI coverage, ensuring the right to health care for people and implementing the goal of universal HI.
According to Resolution No. 51/2026/NQ-HDND of the City People's Council, from July 1, 2026 to the end of December 31, 2031, the city budget will support the entire level of health insurance contributions for ethnic minorities who are not yet paid or supported by the state budget for health insurance contributions. For cases that have been partially supported, the city will support the remaining part so that people can enjoy 100% support.
The policy applies to ethnic minorities living in areas identified as belonging to ethnic minority and mountainous areas according to the list approved by competent authorities. In case people are subject to many different support policies, they will enjoy the highest level of support.
The issuance of policies shows the city's concern for social security work, helping to reduce the burden of medical examination and treatment costs for people. Health insurance is considered an important tool to protect finances from health risks, especially for households in difficult circumstances.
By the end of May 2026, the whole city had 2,684,833 people participating in HI, reaching a coverage rate of 91.99% of the population. In the same period, the social insurance agency paid 2,556 billion VND for nearly 3 million HI medical examination and treatment visits. However, to achieve the target of covering 93.67% of the population according to the 2026 plan, the city still needs to develop about 49,000 more HI participants.
In addition to support resources from the budget, localities, functional sectors and mass organizations will continue to promote propaganda and mobilize people to participate in health insurance, review groups that have not participated or are at risk of interrupting health insurance cards. Thereby contributing to ensuring that all people have access to health services, gradually realizing the goal of universal health care.
