As of April 1, the new health card model has changed to 3 new points to be known

Vietnam’s Social Security (Social Security) said that from April 1, the whole country will use the new form of medical insurance card (medical insurance).

The new model of health insurance card has a compact size like a citizen’s identity card, equivalent to the size of an ATM card, it is laminated, it is convenient to store and use.

The card number is only 10 digits long, instead of 15 characters like the current health insurance card, it helps to reduce the characters that need to be declared and searched.

The back of the new model health insurance card has specific instructions on how to use the card, including how to find information about the card and benefits; How to contact the social security agency for guidance and answers to difficulties, problems …

New form of health card from April 1 to

The new card template will be used in conjunction with current paper health insurance card templates. Old health insurance cards that are still valid are still being used.

Localities switch to the new health insurance card draft when the old embryo is depleted for new health insurance card holders, cases must be reissued for card loss, breakage, damage or change of information in the card.

Currently, the social security agency is reviewing the number of health insurance cards and printers nationwide, perfecting the software to print new models of health insurance cards ready for delivery to the provinces.

At the end of 2020, Vietnam has 88 million people affiliated with health insurance, which represents 90.85% of the population, exceeding 0.15% of the goal of Government Resolution No. 01. By 2025, our country strives for 95% of the population to participate in health insurance.

Thuy Hanh

New health insurance policy for people at the provincial level to return to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City for medical treatment

From January 1 to, the national health insurance will cover 100% of the cost of hospital treatment.