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.
In recent years, the development of rural handicrafts has not only helped preserve and promote the traditional values but it has also created jobs and improved incomes for the local residents.
By harmoniously combining traditional medicine with modern medical practices, the Hoa Binh Traditional Medicine Hospital is strengthening its role in the province’s healthcare system.
The Dao ethnic community in Tien Lam hamlet, Bac Phong commune, Cao Phong district is not only preserving their generations-old herbal remedies but also giving them a touch of professionalism. The Nam Ngoc Sang traditional medicine cooperative stands as a testament to this harmonious blend of ancestral knowledge and contemporary production techniques, creating quality herbal products that safeguard cultural heritage while generating tangible economic value.
Every March, the spirit of volunteerism, dedication, and youthful enthusiasm surges across Vietnam. In Hoa Binh province, young people are actively taking on challenging tasks, contributing to meaningful projects, and upholding President Ho Chi Minh’s call: "where there is a need, there is youth; where there are difficulties, youth will be present."
The National Science and Engineering Fair for secondary and high school students was held at Ton Duc Thang University in Ho Chi Minh City from March 19-21 by the Ministry of Education and Training.
