Donating 1,000 health insurance cards to people in difficult circumstances in the area managed by the Hoai Nhon grassroots Social Insurance office, Gia Lai.

Recently, the provincial sector has implemented the program “Giving health insurance cards to people in difficult circumstances – Bringing a warm Tet to the poor for the Binh Ngo Lunar New Year.”

To date, over 6,000 cards have been delivered to people in need in areas severely affected by natural disasters. This is a practical gift, helping to reduce the burden of medical costs and creating opportunities for people to access healthcare services.

From now until the end of the year, the Gia Lai Provincial Social Insurance will continue to coordinate with departments, agencies, sectors, and local authorities to review and provide additional insurance cards for people in difficult circumstances, ensuring the spirit of “leaving no one behind.”

Furthermore, in the context of continuous floods causing difficulties for the lives of people, social insurance participants, and beneficiaries, the Gia Lai Provincial Social Insurance has implemented proactive and humane solutions – particularly the lump-sum payment of pensions and social insurance allowances – serving as a support to help people overcome natural disasters, stabilize their lives, and prepare for the upcoming Lunar New Year.

Donating health insurance cards to students in difficult circumstances and ethnic minorities studying at Gia Lai College.

Specifically, implementing the Government’s directive in Resolution No. 380/NQ-CP dated November 25, 2025, on solutions to overcome the consequences of natural disasters and restore production in central region localities, and Document No. 3145/BHXH-TCKT dated November 27, 2025, from Vietnam Social Insurance regarding the lump-sum payment of three months of pensions and social insurance allowances (December 2025, January and February 2026), the Gia Lai Provincial Social Insurance urgently issued directive documents, developed plans, and coordinated with the Provincial Post Office to implement the lump-sum payment of three months of pensions and social insurance allowances.

The review of lists, preparation of funds, and organization of payments were carried out quickly, accurately, and in accordance with regulations. Beneficiaries receiving payments via personal accounts were paid from December 1, while those receiving cash were paid from December 5 at post office payment points, ensuring maximum convenience for people.

In this payment round, the entire province made payments to over 71,800 beneficiaries with a total fund of over 1,377.6 billion VND, of which nearly 43,300 people received payments via accounts with over 932.6 billion VND and over 28,500 people received cash payments with approximately 445 billion VND.

Not only focusing on pension and social insurance allowance payments, the Gia Lai Provincial Social Insurance also implemented many practical measures to ensure health insurance examination and treatment rights under conditions where floods caused damage to documents and travel disruptions.

All procedures for issuing new or replacement health insurance cards for people who lost or damaged their cards were prioritized and resolved on the same day, ensuring 100% of eligible people had cards for timely use.

In addition, the Gia Lai Provincial Social Insurance coordinated with the Department of Health and medical facilities to allow people to receive health insurance examination and treatment even without a physical card, through verification via VssID, VNeID, or citizen identification cards.

This flexible solution helps people in flood-affected areas avoid disruptions in healthcare, clearly demonstrating the spirit of “serving the people.”

The lump-sum pension payment, ensuring uninterrupted health insurance benefits, and supporting health insurance cards for the poor have clearly shown the accompanying role of the provincial social insurance, maintaining the “social safety net” in the context of natural disasters and helping people stabilize their lives promptly. Thereby, it continues to spread the humanitarian value of social insurance and health insurance policies, becoming a support for people to firmly rebuild and look towards the future.

Information from Gia Lai Statistics indicates that in November, Typhoon No. 13 (Kalmaegi) and the historic flood from November 19-20 caused significant human and material damage, greatly affecting the lives of residents in the province.

The Chairman of the Gia Lai Provincial People’s

Hoai Nhon grassroots Social Insurance office

The Hoai Nhon grassroots Social Insurance office is a local administrative unit in Binh Dinh province, Vietnam, responsible for implementing national social and health insurance policies for residents and workers in the Hoai Nhon district. As part of Vietnam’s nationwide social insurance system, its history is tied to the development and decentralization of the state’s welfare services to better serve citizens at the local level.

Gia Lai

Gia Lai is a mountainous province in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, historically home to indigenous ethnic groups like the Jarai and Bahnar. It is known for its rich cultural heritage, including traditional stilt houses, gong festivals, and the remnants of the ancient Champa Kingdom. The area also played a significant role during the Vietnam War, with sites like the Ia Drang Valley marking pivotal battles.

Binh Ngo Lunar New Year

“Binh Ngo Lunar New Year” refers to the traditional Tet (Lunar New Year) celebrations in Vietnam, particularly as observed in the Binh Ngo area. While not a specific historical site, it embodies the deep-rooted customs of Vietnam’s most important annual festival, which has been celebrated for thousands of years to mark the arrival of spring and honor ancestors. The festivities typically involve family reunions, special foods like *banh chung*, and rituals to bring luck and prosperity for the new year.

Gia Lai Provincial Social Insurance

Gia Lai Provincial Social Insurance is a government agency in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, responsible for implementing and managing social insurance, health insurance, and unemployment insurance policies for residents and workers in Gia Lai province. It operates under the national social insurance system, which was formally established in Vietnam in 1995, to provide a social security safety net. The provincial office plays a key role in local welfare administration, ensuring citizens receive their entitled benefits and contributions are properly managed.

Vietnam Social Insurance

Vietnam Social Insurance (VSI) is the state agency responsible for administering the country’s compulsory social, health, unemployment, and occupational accident insurance systems. It was established in 1995 under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, evolving from earlier welfare models to form a unified social security framework. Today, it plays a central role in implementing social protection policies for millions of Vietnamese workers and citizens.

Gia Lai College

Gia Lai College is a public higher education institution located in Pleiku City, Gia Lai Province, Vietnam. It was established to serve as a key center for training teachers and professionals for the Central Highlands region, contributing to local socio-economic development. The college focuses on fields such as education, technology, and agriculture, adapting its programs to meet the specific needs of the area’s diverse communities.

Provincial Post Office

The Provincial Post Office is a historic building in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, originally constructed between 1886 and 1891 during the French colonial era. Designed by architect Gustave Eiffel, it combines Gothic, Renaissance, and French colonial architectural styles and remains a functioning post office and a major tourist attraction today.

Department of Health

The Department of Health is a government agency responsible for public health policy, regulation, and services. Its history in many countries, such as the United Kingdom where it was founded in 1919, stems from the need to centralize and improve national health standards following crises like World War I and the 1918 influenza pandemic. Today, such departments work to protect citizens’ health through disease prevention, healthcare system oversight, and promoting wellness.