Vietnam Social Security

Vietnam Social Security is a Government-attached agency and has the functions of organizing the implementation of social and health insurance policies; organizing the collection and payment of unemployment insurance money; managing and using funds: social insurance funds, unemployment funds and health insurance funds; inspecting the payment of social insurance, unemployment insurance and health insurance in compliance with the law.

VSS, World Bank target wider social insurance coverage in Vietnam

The world organisation hopes to aid Vietnam’s goal of a 60% coverage target by 2030.

Vietnam state insurer app logs 38% insured users in digital shift

Nearly 2.5 million customer interactions were recorded last year.

Vietnam’s Health Insurance Fund spent $6b on patient care in 2024

Over 186.2 million received medical examination and treatment.

Vietnam amends health, social insurance guidelines

Authorities have revised regulations on medical examination and treatment.

Vietnam nears 2025 social insurance goals, projected 20 million participants

By 2024, health insurance participants is seen to reach 95 million.

Vietnam-China talks aim for long-term elderly care solutions

Health insurance coverage in China has stabilised at above 97% of the population. 

Vietnam's health law revision to ensure compatibility with medical laws

The law may also introduce a deadline for the annual audit settlement.

Vietnam ensures insurance access in Typhoon Yagi-hit areas

Facilities providing health insurance-covered treatment can make advance payments.

VSS adopts chip-based ID cards for health insurance consultations

Thanks to cashless insurance payments, beneficiaries' payments climbed 10%.

Vietnam's digital push aids 70% of social insurance payouts

VSS also achieved non-cash payments for 3.4m beneficiaries.