Ministry of Health Proposes Increase in Insurance Contributions and Scope
The Ministry of Health plans to increase health insurance contribution rates up to the legal limit of six percent and expand the scope of services.
With the aim of expanding the benefits offered to participants and improving service quality, the Ministry of Health has proposed an increase in health insurance contribution rates of up to the legal limit of six percent.
Potential Increase in Contribution Rates
In the report presented by Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan, adjustments to health insurance contribution rates according to a roadmap are being explored.
Although the current legal limit is six percent, the Government has long applied a contribution rate of four and a half percent.
Expanded Scope of Services
The Ministry of Health is reviewing and expanding the list of drugs, medical supplies, and technical services covered by the insurance fund.
Many products to be implemented in primary health care facilities and basic health centers are included in this scope.
Ease of Changing Registration Location
Insured individuals have the right to change their initially registered healthcare facility during specific quarters of each year.
This flexibility significantly facilitates access to healthcare services for migrant workers and industrial zone employees.
Digital Transformation and Applications
Citizens can make changes to their initial examination and treatment locations in person or through the Public Service Portal.
The maximum processing time for issuing a new health insurance card has been set at seven working days.