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Regulations on refunding allowances when non-specialized workers return to work

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The Ministry of Home Affairs has responded to regulations on refunding allowances for non-specialized workers who are arranged to return to work after resigning.

Hanoi Chairman directs after a series of reflections on the authorization procedure for receiving pensions

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Hanoi - Chairman of the City People's Committee Vu Dai Thang requested to continue to tighten discipline and administrative order after a series of reflections on the procedure for authorizing pension receipt.

People hope to reduce the age for enjoying social pension benefits to soon have access

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Hanoi - Many elderly people without pensions want to access social pension benefits early to cover their lives.

Increasing allowances, extending maternity leave from July 1st, many families are more reassured

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From July 1, many maternity regimes are adjusted such as increasing maternity allowances, increasing health care benefits and extending rest time in some cases.

From July 1, 2026, increase in sick leave allowance

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From July 1, 2026, the level of health recovery allowance after illness will be adjusted to increase according to the new base salary.

Subjects entitled to a subsidy of more than 25 million VND/person from July 1

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Some subjects when coming to work in eligible areas will receive a first-time allowance of up to 25,300,000 VND/person.

Lowering the age for enjoying social pension benefits, poor people have more support

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In the draft amendment of the Law on Social Insurance, the Ministry of Home Affairs proposed 1 of 2 options: gradually reducing the age of social pension benefits to 70 and possibly lower when conditions are met.

Calendar of pension and social insurance allowance payments for July 2026 of 34 provinces and cities nationwide

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Pensions and social insurance allowances for July 2026 will be paid according to a specific schedule in 34 provinces and cities; recipients through accounts are allowed to transfer money from July 5.

Cases at risk of interruption of July 2026 pension payment

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Over 20,000 people are at risk of interrupting the receipt of pensions and social insurance allowances from July 2026 due to not re-establishing authorization procedures.

From July 1st, allowances for people who do not yet meet the conditions to receive pensions increase by 8%

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From July 1st, people receiving monthly allowances under the 2024 Social Insurance Law who do not meet the conditions to receive pensions will have their allowance level increased by an additional 8%.

Ministry of Home Affairs answers the issue of refunding allowances to non-specialized workers

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The Ministry of Home Affairs has just answered questions from non-specialized commune-level workers about whether they must return received allowances according to Decree 154/2025/ND-CP.

Proposal to increase social pension benefits from July 1st, elderly people hope to improve their lives

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Hanoi - The proposal to increase social assistance and social pension benefits from July 1st is receiving expectations from many elderly people and vulnerable groups.

Important notes when receiving pensions from July 1, 2026

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From July 1, 2026, the power of attorney to receive pensions is only valid for a maximum of 12 months. Beneficiaries need to check and extend it in a timely manner to avoid interrupting payment.

Elderly and weak people are no longer burdened with procedures to receive pensions and social insurance

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Hanoi - Many elderly people are supported by officials of the Public Administration Service Center to their homes to certify their authorization to receive pensions.

Elderly people are happy with the proposal to increase social pension benefits

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Hanoi - The proposal to increase the standard of social assistance and social pension benefits is receiving attention and expectations from many people, especially the elderly.