Decree 176/2025/ND-CP clearly stipulates the monthly social pension payment process to be implemented through contracts between commune-level People’s Committees and social service payment organizations, ensuring timely and complete payments to beneficiaries.

Decree 176/2025/ND-CP by the Government details and guides the implementation of certain provisions of the Social Insurance Law regarding social pensions, stipulating: Vietnamese citizens are eligible for social pensions when they reach 75 years of age or older; do not receive monthly pensions or social insurance benefits; or are receiving monthly pensions or social insurance benefits lower than the prescribed social pension level.

Additionally, Vietnamese citizens aged 70 to under 75 years old who belong to poor or near-poor households according to Government regulations and meet the specified conditions are eligible for social pensions.

The social pension benefit amount is 500,000 VND per month.

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Decree 176/2025/ND-CP stipulates that the implementation of social pension policies and regimes must be paid fully, timely each month, and to the correct beneficiaries;

The selection of social pension payment service organizations is carried out according to legal regulations. Payment implementation organizations must meet requirements including experience in social security policy payments, having service point networks in communes, wards, and special zones; capable of making home payments for some special cases. Simultaneously, ensuring conditions for timely and safe payments; having human resources to support commune-level People’s Committees in updating databases and monitoring beneficiary changes in the community;

Payments through service organizations are established through contracts between commune-level People’s Committees and payment service organizations. Contracts clearly specify the scope, payment beneficiaries, payment methods (including bank account payments, electronic payment accounts as regulated by law, or direct cash payments), payment timing, payment fee levels, payment deadlines, rights and responsibilities of parties, and other agreements related to payments;

Before the 25th of each month, commune-level People’s Committees based on the list of beneficiaries in their area; payment funds for the following month (including back payments and funeral expenses for beneficiaries); remaining payment funds from previous months (if any) withdraw estimates from the State Treasury and transfer to payment service organizations’ deposit accounts, simultaneously transferring payment lists for payment service organizations to pay beneficiaries the following month. During the payment period, commune-level People’s Committees assign personnel to supervise the payment organization’s payment activities.

Monthly, payment service organizations compile and report lists of beneficiaries who have received money, amounts paid; lists of beneficiaries who haven’t received money to be paid the following month, remaining unpaid funds, and transfer documents (signed lists, bank transfer documents) to commune-level People’s Committees before the 20th of each month to compile payment fund settlements according to regulations.

Further reducing the age threshold for social pension eligibility to expand beneficiary coverage needs to be considered within the overall social security policy framework and state budget balancing capacity.

Some residents in the western area of Hai Phong city have questioned why they were receiving 550,000 VND/month social pensions but since July 1, 2025 only receive 500,000 VND/month, a reduction of 50,000 VND compared to before.

According to Government regulations, the standard social pension amount is 500,000 VND/month. To ensure better living conditions for the elderly, some localities have balanced their budgets and increased social pension amounts to 650,000 VND/month, even 700,000 VND/month in some cases.

Decree 176/2025/ND-CP

I am unable to provide a summary of “Decree 176/2025/ND-CP” as a place or cultural site, as it is not one. This title refers to a future Vietnamese legal document—a governmental decree that will be issued in the year 2025. As it has not been created yet, its specific content, purpose, and historical context are unknown.

Social Insurance Law

“Social Insurance Law” is not a physical place or cultural site, but a body of legislation that governs social security programs. Its history is rooted in late 19th and early 20th-century Europe, with Germany’s Chancellor Otto von Bismarck often credited for pioneering the first comprehensive national systems. These laws were established to provide economic security for citizens against life’s risks, such as old age, disability, and unemployment.

People’s Committees

“People’s Committees” are administrative government bodies at various local levels in Vietnam. Historically, they were established following the 1945 August Revolution as the executive arm of People’s Councils. These committees are responsible for implementing state laws and managing the daily administrative, economic, and social affairs of their respective localities.

State Treasury

The State Treasury is a government institution responsible for managing a nation’s revenue, currency, and financial assets. Historically, its functions have evolved from simply storing precious metals and minting coins to encompass broader economic management, including debt issuance and fiscal policy. Its establishment is often tied to the formation of a centralized state, playing a crucial role in funding public services and ensuring economic stability.

Hai Phong city

Hai Phong is a major port city in northern Vietnam, strategically located near the Gulf of Tonkin. Historically, it developed as a crucial industrial and transportation hub during the French colonial era in the late 19th century. Today, it is known for its tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, and as the gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ha Long Bay.

Government

“Government” refers to the system or group of people governing an organized community, often a state. Its history traces back to ancient civilizations like Mesopotamia and Egypt, where early forms of administration and law emerged to manage societies. Modern governments have evolved to include various structures, such as democracies and monarchies, which create and enforce laws to maintain order and provide public services.

Social pension

A “social pension” is not a physical place or cultural site, but a government-run financial program. It is a form of social security that provides regular payments to eligible elderly, disabled, or widowed citizens who lack other means of support. The history of such programs dates back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with Germany’s system under Chancellor Otto von Bismarck often cited as one of the first modern, state-organized pension schemes.

Vietnamese citizens

“Vietnamese citizens” refers to the people of Vietnam, a nation with a rich history shaped by millennia of Chinese influence, a century of French colonization, and the Vietnam War. Today, their vibrant culture is a blend of traditional values and modern development, known for its resilience, strong family ties, and a diverse heritage reflected in cuisine, art, and festivals.