Preferential allowances according to the profession are an important policy to recognize, encourage and support medical staff during their work. However, not all of the working time of medical staff is counted for this allowance.
According to current regulations, the following periods will not be counted for preferential allowances according to the medical profession:
First, the time for health workers sent to work, work, or study in the country or abroad is 1 month or more but do not directly perform professional work according to job position.
Second, unpaid leave for 1 month or more. This is the period of time when the individual temporarily stops his/her service with the unit, so there are no conditions to calculate the allowance.
Third, the time off work to enjoy social insurance benefits according to the provisions of the law on social insurance, such as maternity leave, long-term sick leave.
Fourth, the period of temporary suspension from work or suspension from medical practice is 1 month or more.
Fifth, the time spent by the competent authority to mobilize or second to work continuously for 1 month or more but not doing medical professional work.
Clearly identifying the periods of time not included in preferential allowances helps ensure transparency and fairness in policy implementation, while encouraging health workers to stick with and contribute long-term to the profession.
