Vietnam Social Security said that the system has implemented the combined payment of pensions and social insurance allowances for February and March 2026 in the same payment period as February 2026, in order to create favorable conditions for beneficiaries to enjoy spring and celebrate Tet.
The combined payment helps beneficiaries receive money earlier than usual. However, the social insurance agency notes that some cases may arise where it is necessary to recover and refund according to regulations.
Accordingly, if a person receiving a pension or social insurance allowance dies in February 2026, the social insurance agency will recover the amount paid from the month immediately after the beneficiary's death, which is the amount of March 2026.
In case the beneficiary has passed away before February 2026 but the relatives have not yet reported the loss or have not completed the inter-connection procedure for death registration, the social insurance agency will recover the amount paid from the month immediately after the beneficiary's death. The recovery includes money from February and March 2026 if received.
Representatives of Vietnam Social Security affirmed that the recovery is carried out in accordance with legal regulations, in order to ensure payment to the right beneficiaries, on the right benefit period; and at the same time maintain transparency and discipline in fund management. This process does not affect the legitimate rights of the people.
Currently, the whole country has more than 3.5 million people receiving monthly pensions and social insurance allowances.
Regarding the regime when the beneficiary dies, Vietnam Social Security said: When a pension beneficiary, social insurance allowance or monthly allowance dies (excluding a monthly survivor's allowance beneficiary), relatives are entitled to death benefits including: funeral allowance, monthly survivor's allowance or one-time survivor's allowance, along with a health insurance card for eligible relatives.
If the employee does not meet the conditions to receive a pension and is not old enough to receive social pension benefits but dies, the relatives will receive a one-time allowance for the time the employee has not received it.
The social insurance agency recommends that relatives of beneficiaries promptly notify when there are changes to avoid the occurrence of recovery and refund of money paid in violation of regulations.
