Authorization to receive pensions

Update on proposals for regulations on power of attorney for receiving pensions

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In the draft revised Law on Social Insurance, many units have contributed opinions on the regulations on the power of attorney to receive pensions.

Ward officials go to people's homes to help them authorize pension payment

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Hanoi - Cua Nam Ward People's Committee implements a peak period of home-based support, ensuring social security rights for pension and social insurance allowance recipients.

8 PM News: Ministry of Home Affairs proposes to remove the 12-month limit for pension authorization

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8 PM News on July 23rd: Proposal to remove the 12-month limit for authorization to receive pensions; Proposal to increase the regional minimum wage by 7.8%...

Latest information on supplementing the power of attorney to receive pensions and social insurance allowances in Hanoi

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In the 15-day peak campaign to support authorization to receive pensions, 15 grassroots social insurance companies completed 100% of their tasks, the completion rate of the whole city reached 97.55%.

Hanoi still has 2,259 cases requiring supplementation of authorization to receive pensions and social insurance allowances

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Hanoi has completed 97.55% of the supplementation of documents authorizing pension and social insurance allowance.

Proposal to change regulations on authorization to receive pensions

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According to current regulations, the power of attorney to receive pensions in the Law on Social Insurance is only valid for 12 months. This has revealed many inadequacies in reality.

5 years to receive allowances, policy gaps need to be removed soon

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The fact that the social insurance agency directly handed over more than 177 million VND of "frozen" social insurance allowance to Ms. Nguyen Thi Ngat is a happy ending after nearly 5 years of waiting.

Proposal to remove the 12-month limit for authorization to receive pensions: Elderly people will be less burdened

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The proposal to remove the 12-month limit for pension authorization certificates is assessed by experts as helping to reduce procedures, costs, and create more convenience for the elderly.

People agree with the proposal to remove the 12-month limit when authorizing pension payment

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Hanoi - People expressed their agreement with the proposal to remove the 12-month limit when authorizing pension payment to save time and reduce travel burden.

Officially announced the pension payment schedule for provinces and cities nationwide in July 2026

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Vietnam Social Security has guided Social Security agencies of provinces and cities on the payment of pensions and monthly social insurance allowances to beneficiaries in July 2026.

8 PM News: About 17,000 people have not yet exercised authorization to receive pensions in Hanoi

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8 PM News on June 24th: Hanoi still has about 17,000 people who have not authorized to receive pensions; Gold transactions cool down, stores pay immediately if buying less than 1 tael...

The story of pension authorization of a 97-year-old woman: A big lesson in public service behavior

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The case of a 97-year-old woman encountering difficulties in carrying out procedures for authorizing her to receive a pension has caused the Hanoi City Party Committee to request a review and handling of the responsibilities of related individuals.

Hanoi still has about 17,000 people who have not exercised authorization to receive pensions

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Hanoi City still has about 17,000 people who have not exercised authorization to receive pensions.

Conditions to be met to receive a pension when working capacity is reduced

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To receive a pension, employees need to fully meet the conditions according to the provisions of the law on social insurance.

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.