According to statistics, in 2023, over 8.8 million people claimed sickness, maternity, and health recovery benefits. In the first seven months of 2024, Vietnam’s Social Insurance sector processed the claims of 560,840 people for the same benefits.
This shows that the sickness benefit has helped share the burden of mandatory social insurance participants who face health risks and need to take time off or care for sick children.
However, there are cases where workers are not eligible for sickness benefits.
Social Insurance officials in District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, propagating Social Insurance Law to workers
Specifically, Article 42 of the amended Social Insurance Law of 2024 states that workers are not entitled to sickness benefits in the following cases:
– Self-inflicted injuries or self-harm
– Use of narcotic drugs or drug precursors as listed by the Government, except when using precursor-containing drugs or combination drugs with precursors as prescribed by medical practitioners at healthcare facilities
– During the initial period of leave for treatment and vocational rehabilitation due to work-related accidents or occupational diseases
– During leave that coincides with statutory leave under labor laws or when on leave with full pay, or on maternity, health recovery, or other social insurance benefits as stipulated by law.
“Express Processing of Health Insurance and Social Security Procedures for Citizens in Affected Flood Areas”
The Social Security Agency of Vietnam has instructed a flexible approach to carrying out duties, ensuring that citizens and patients can access and benefit from full health insurance and social security rights with the quickest and simplest procedures.
Is There a Maximum Retirement Pension for Those Who Retire Early with Five Extra Years of Social Insurance Payments?
Many employees start working at a very young age and often wonder about their pension plans and how early retirement would affect their benefits. With a keen interest in maximizing their pension, these workers are curious about the implications of an early retirement on their financial future.
What is the Monthly Pension Amount for Employees Who Have Paid Social Insurance Premiums for 15 Years Starting July 2025?
The new Social Insurance Law for 2024 has been officially passed. A key change is highlighted in Article 98, which states that employees who have paid social insurance contributions for at least 15 years are now eligible for monthly retirement pensions when they reach retirement age. This is a significant shift from the previous requirement of 20 years of contributions.
The Struggle of Online Queuing for One-Time Social Security Claims
For one-time social insurance benefit claims, Ho Chi Minh City Social Insurance will prioritize online submissions over physical ones. This means that claims submitted digitally will be processed first, followed by those submitted in person.
Seniors Receiving Low Pensions Will Get a Fair Increase Starting July 1, 2025
As the amended Social Insurance Law comes into effect (1/7/2025), those with low retirement pensions and those who retired before 1995 will receive a significant increase in their pension payments.
