Health insurance
Health insurance pays 100% to retirees from the age of 75
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From January 1, 2026, elderly people aged 75 and over who are receiving social pension benefits will receive 100% of health insurance examination and treatment costs.
Student health insurance has not been properly valued
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HCMC - Although health insurance (HI) is a mandatory policy, the participation rate of students at many schools has not yet met the requirements, posing many potential risks.
The crime of health insurance fraud will be punished with imprisonment from 5 to 10 years
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Mr. Ha Van Quyen (Hanoi) asked: How will the crime of health insurance fraud be handled?
Will the elderly who pay health insurance before the free time get a refund
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Free health insurance for people aged 6575 in Ho Chi Minh City only applies after the current card expires, so those who have paid and the card is valid will not be refunded.
Adding cancer drugs to health insurance but tighten assessment to avoid abuse
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The cost of cancer treatment is up to hundreds of millions/year, it is necessary to add new controlled drugs to the health insurance list.
People aged 70 to 75 are supported with 100% health insurance
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The Hanoi People's Committee issued a Plan to support 100% of the voluntary health insurance and social insurance contributions for many disadvantaged groups.
People aged 65 to 75 in Ho Chi Minh City immediately contact the Ward People's Committee to issue health insurance cards as quickly as possible
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To be issued health insurance cards quickly and conveniently, people aged 65 to under 75 in Ho Chi Minh City need to contact the Ward People's Committee early to supplement information and complete card issuance procedures.
Exemption from hospital fees for cancer patients is necessary but requires a sustainable roadmap and resources
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HCMC - Regarding the issue of free health insurance, according to experts, there needs to be a roadmap because chronic diseases such as cancer have very high treatment costs.
Chronic patients carry out drug costs outside the list, expect new health insurance policies
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Many chronic patients have to buy medicine outside the health insurance list at high costs, creating great pressure for their families. They expect the new health insurance policy to be implemented soon.
People aged 65 to under 75 need to contact the Ward People's Committee to complete procedures to issue health insurance cards
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HCMC - People who are eligible but do not have a health insurance card or an expired health insurance card should contact the Ward People's Committee to complete the procedures for issuing a health insurance card.
Health insurance spends more than 142,000 billion VND in 2024, reducing the burden on patients
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In the context of the constantly increasing cost of medical examination and treatment, for many families - especially low-income workers - health insurance cards (HI) have become a "lifeline" for many patients.
Why is it that workers lose health insurance when they quit their jobs?
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Employees who temporarily postpone their labor contracts or take unpaid leave should immediately participate in household health insurance to avoid interruption of health insurance benefits.
People in flooded areas do not need health insurance cards or the right route for health insurance examination
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Localities and medical facilities in Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Khanh Hoa and Lam Dong ensure health insurance examination and treatment benefits for people affected by storms and floods.
The rate of students paying health insurance is low, lacking sanctions
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HCMC - By the end of October 2025, there are still some schools that have not achieved the required health insurance (HI) participation rate for students.
Students are refunded the health insurance they have paid to schools in Ho Chi Minh City
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Ho Chi Minh City will support 100% of health insurance for students from 2026, schools must refund the collected money and reissue cards according to regulations.
