Reader Nguyen Anh Tuan said he works at a medical center, with the title of Medical Technician, grade IV, code V.08, receiving 40% of the preferential allowance.
"In my case, if I convert to the title of Grade IV Technician, code V.05, will I be entitled to 40% of the preferential allowance?" - Mr. Tuan asked.
Regarding this issue, the Ministry of Health responded as follows:
Currently, the preferential allowance regime according to profession for civil servants working at public health facilities is implemented according to the provisions of the following documents: Decree No. 56/2011/ND-CP dated July 4, 2011 of the Government stipulating the preferential allowance regime according to profession for civil servants and public employees working at public health facilities; Joint Circular No. 02/2012/TTLT-BYT-BNV-BTC dated January 19, 2012 of the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Finance guiding the implementation of Decree No. 56/2011/ND-CP and Decree No. 05/2023/ND-CP of the Government amending and supplementing a number of articles of Decree No. 56/2011/ND-CP.
"Officials appointed to the professional title of civil servant specializing in science and technology, specifically Technician Grade IV, code V.05.02.08, are not eligible for the 40% preferential occupational allowance as prescribed in Clause 4, Article 3 of Decree No. 56/2011/ND-CP".
