Vietnam mandates 100% payouts for near-poor, 75+ seniors

Reimbursement rates for near-poor cardholders will increase to 100%.

Vietnam will provide full health insurance coverage for people from near-poor households and seniors aged 75 and above who receive social pension benefits starting 1 January, 2026, following a resolution passed by the National Assembly on 11 December, 2025.

Under the new policy, health insurance cardholders from near-poor households will have their reimbursement rate raised from 95% to 100% of covered medical examination and treatment costs, as reported by Vietnam Net Global.

This brings them in line with other vulnerable groups already entitled to full coverage under the country’s health insurance system.

The Ministry of Health said it issued an urgent notice on 6 January to Vietnam Social Security, local health departments, and medical facilities nationwide, instructing them to update benefit codes to ensure the newly eligible groups receive full reimbursement without disruption.