Hoa Binh Social Insurance has played a key role in ensuring social security for nearly 30 years since its establishment in 1995.
vincial social insurance staff introduce student health insurance policies
at Song Da vocational college.
Despite challenges, the agency has successfully expanded coverage and improved
policy implementation, solidifying its position as a pillar of social welfare
in the province.
Through systematic measures, social insurance coverage has grown significantly.
By 2024, over 846,000 residents were enrolled in health insurance, nearly seven
times the figure in 2003, with coverage reaching 95.69% of the population.
Social, health and unemployment insurance revenues exceeded 2.8 trillion VND
(110 million USD). Medical benefits have also expanded, with over one million
health insurance-funded medical visits recorded in 2024, up nearly 13 times
compared to the number in 1995.
Administrative reforms and digital transformation have streamlined services.
The number of procedures was reduced from 263 in 2009 to just 25, while the
VssID digital insurance platform has improved accessibility. Regular
inspections ensure compliance and minimise delays in contributions.
Public awareness campaigns have encouraged voluntary social insurance
participation, helping independent workers secure retirement pensions and
health benefits.
Many, like Nguyen Thi Viet from Hoa Binh city, view voluntary social insurance
as a crucial financial safeguard for their later years.
With ongoing efforts to enhance efficiency and public trust, Hoa Binh Social
Insurance remains committed to modernising operations and strengthening social
welfare for all.
Over the past 70 years, the healthcare sector in Hoa Binh province has tirelessly overcome difficulties and followed President Ho Chi Minh’s teachings, Director of the provincial Department of Health Bui Thu Hang wrote in an article.
Hoa Binh city completed its mission of rural area development in December last year, with all of its seven communes meeting the new-style rural area standards, including four communes achieving advanced certification.
The People's Committee of Hoa Binh city, in collaboration with ZaiZai Media, organised an art performance programme themed ‘Dong song anh sang Vol 2' (River of Light Vol 2) at a stage in the Da Giang pedestrian street on February 22 evening. The programme was attended by representatives from local agencies and organisations, and crowds of local residents.
These days, alongside the national healthcare sector, the staff, doctors and nurses of Hoa Binh Provincial General Hospital are engaging in the meaningful activities to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Vietnamese Doctors' Day (February 27, 1955 – February 27, 2025).
Dang Long village of the Dao ethnic people in Hung Son commune of Kim Boi district has seen remarkable changes. Solid concrete roads now connect the area, flanked by lush pomelo orchards. The lives of the Dao people have significantly improved.
