The government plans to raise health insurance benefits to 100% of covered costs for near-poor households and those aged 75 and older who receive social pensions, reported the Vietnam News.
Authorised by the Prime Minister, Minister of Health Ðào H?ng Lan submitted a draft parliamentary resolution outlining mechanism to implement Resolution 72 of the Politburo, which calls for sweeping reforms in public health management, preventive care and medical human resources.
The expected impact on the health insurance fund ranges from VNÐ455bn to VNÐ2.74tr ($17.3m –$104m). As part of broader efforts to strengthen preventive care and modernise the national healthcare system, the government also plans to offer every citizen at least one free annual health check or screening from 2026.
Under the proposal, residents would be entitled to one free health check or screening each year, prioritised by target groups and funding capacity. The government aims to integrate these activities with existing school health checks, occupational health examinations and services currently covered under the national health insurance scheme, while completing the rollout of electronic health records for all citizens. Funding would be drawn from employers’ contributions for workers, the health insurance fund and the state budget.