Vietnamese citizens aged 75 years or older who do not have a pension or monthly social insurance benefit (except in other cases as prescribed by the Government) are entitled to social pension benefits provided by the State Budget. ensure.
This is great news for those without a pension. There are not many people over 80 years old, but now reducing it to 75 years old or older, a few more people can enjoy this policy.
Although the amount of money received is only small, it is very meaningful for the elderly who are alone, poor, without support from children, or sick. Even for people with the support of children, a little extra money in their pocket, proactively using it when needed, is still something everyone desires.
In addition to material things, for the elderly, the State's care and concern for them is also a joy. Care is a spiritual medicine for anyone, the elderly and weak expect it even more.
Mr. Pham Van Quang (66 years old, Nam Dinh) shared with Labor reporters: "In old age, the elderly not only face the fear of illness but also many other mental pressures. Although the subsidy is not much, But receiving it early still makes older people feel less worried and feel more secure." Mr. Quang hopes to receive social benefits soon, because waiting until age 75 is still too far.
Not only Mr. Pham Van Quang but many elderly people without pensions have that wish. In conclusion, lowering the age to receive social pension benefits is not unreasonable, because the average life expectancy of Vietnamese people is not as high as 75 years. In 2022, it will be 73.6 years old; In 2023, it will be 73.7 years old, of which men will be 71.1 years old and women will be 76.5 years old.
But desire is one thing, budget ability is another. The country's economy is developing, budget revenue is also increasing, it is hoped that there will be adjustments to the level of social pension benefits, moving towards the age of 70 and above.
When the country develops and becomes rich, it will not only lower the social pension age to 70 but also increase the benefit level.
