Stop issuing health insurance cards from 1/6/2025: What to do?

From 1-6-2025, Vietnam Social Insurance (Social Insurance) will officially Stop issuing health insurance cardswitch to using electronic health insurance cards through applications like VSSID or VNEID. This is an important step in the national digital transformation roadmap, in order to modernize the management of health insurance, simplify administrative procedures and bring maximum convenience to the people. So, before this change, what do people need to prepare to ensure the rights of medical examination and treatment are not interrupted?

Electronic health insurance card: The turning point of digital conversion

The stopping of issuing health insurance cards from the date 1-6-2025 Not only is a change in form but also marks a strong transformation in the management and use of health insurance. Electronic health insurance cards, integrated on VSSID applications and Vneidallowing people to easily look up information, manage benefits and use medical services without carrying a paper card. This not only saves time but also minimizes risks such as card loss or damage.

Moreover, data synchronization with Citizenship identity (CCCD) Attaching the chip will create a unified, transparent and safer information management system. However, to adapt to this change, people need to proactively prepare now.

What do people need to do before June 1, 2025?

To ensure the benefits of health insurance are not affected when stopping issuing health insurance cards, people need to perform the following steps:

• Download and install the VSSID or VNEID application: VSSID application And VNEID is now available on apps such as App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android). People need to download the latest version of one of these two applications.

• After installing, registering or logging in your account with accurate personal information.
• With VNEID application, users need to go to the item “PaperworkAnd choose to integrate health insurance cards. This process is quite simple, just enter the health insurance code and confirm the information.

Support for special cases

Not everyone has the opportunity to use smartphones or own a chip CCCD. Understanding this, Vietnam Social Insurance has provided supportive solutions:

• In some cases, CCCD attaches chips can be used directly to replace health insurance cards during medical examination and treatment. However, people need to contact the social insurance agency for specific instructions.
• The health insurance card issued before 1-6-2025: These cards are still valid until expiry. After that, people need to switch to using electronic health insurance cards.
• Special case: Social insurance will continue to issue health insurance cards to certain subjects, such as children under 6 years old or people who have difficulty accessing technology.

If you encounter any difficulties, you can contact Vietnam Social Insurance Call Center (1900.9068) or directly to the local social insurance agency for assistance.

Conclusion

In order not to be surprised when the policy Stop issuing health insurance card Officially effective from 1-6-2025, people need to proactively prepare now. Download and get used to the VSSID or VNEID application, update CCCD information and check your health insurance status. If you have difficulty in the process, do not hesitate to contact the social insurance agency for timely support!