Social insurance

Vietnam Social Security has new directions on changing the authorization to receive pensions and allowances

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Before July 1, 2026, many cases of authorizing the receipt of monthly pensions and social insurance allowances may expire according to the provisions of the 2024 Social Insurance Law.

Pensioners and beneficiaries of allowances need to do this immediately before June 30, to avoid interrupting their rights

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Local Social Insurance (BHXH) agencies encourage beneficiaries to switch to receiving pensions and social insurance allowances through personal accounts.

One violation that can cause business households to be fined up to 75 million VND

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Business households subject to compulsory social insurance may be fined up to 75 million VND if they are late or evade payment.

Expanding the opportunity to have pensions for millions of informal workers

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Thanks to the voluntary social insurance policy, informal workers enjoy many regimes such as allowances, pensions...

Debt and incorrect social insurance contributions appear in many localities

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The situation of debt and improper payment of social insurance, unemployment insurance, and health insurance is still common in many localities.

Ministry of Home Affairs proposes tasks on salaries and social insurance

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The Ministry of Home Affairs proposes to add 2 tasks in the fields of labor, wages and social insurance according to the draft Decree being appraised by the Ministry of Justice.

Handling late social insurance payments is still inadequate, some cases are fined 0 VND

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According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, the regulations on penalties for late payment of social insurance are still inadequate, and there are even cases where businesses violate but are not fined.

Phu Tho Social Insurance covers business households

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Phu Tho - Over the past time, the Provincial Social Insurance has made efforts to cover groups of subjects, including the business household sector.

Proposal to reduce the contribution level of the Work Accident Insurance Fund to 0.3% by the end of 2027

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The Ministry of Home Affairs proposes to reduce the contribution level of the Work Accident Insurance Fund to 0.3% by the end of 2027 to reduce the cost burden for businesses.

Regular payment for millions of people receiving monthly pensions and allowances

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Currently, the Social Insurance (SI) system is regularly paying for about 3.5 million people receiving pensions and monthly allowances.

Ca Mau sets a target to develop nearly 200,000 people participating in social insurance in 2026

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Ca Mau has set out a plan to develop social insurance participants in 2026, at least 19,519 people, of which voluntary social insurance is at least 78,100 people.

Hoa Cuong Grassroots Social Insurance, Da Nang signs regulations on coordination with Trade Unions

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Da Nang - Hoa Cuong Grassroots Social Insurance signed a coordination regulation with the Trade Unions of Hai Chau and Hoa Cuong wards.

Da Nang disseminates the Law on Social Insurance and the Law on Health Insurance to Farmers' Association members

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Da Nang - Ban Thach Grassroots Social Insurance coordinates with the Farmers' Association of Quang Phu ward to organize propaganda on policies and laws on voluntary social insurance for members.

Evading health insurance contributions, maximum fine of up to 70 million VND from May 15

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From May 15, acts of late payment or evasion of health insurance will be severely punished, with a maximum fine of up to 70 million VND.

Payment of pensions and social insurance allowances for May in Bac Ninh province from today 4. 5

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Bac Ninh Provincial Social Insurance will pay pensions and monthly allowances in May through personal accounts or at payment points.