The numbers speak for themselves.
In 2025, the province completed the reorganization of administrative units and implemented a two-tiered local government model. This was also the time when many new regulations of the 2024 Social Insurance Law and the amended Health Insurance Law were implemented. In this context, the province maintained a high level of social security coverage, with 206,765 people participating in social insurance; 127,460 people participating in unemployment insurance; and 1,500,839 people participating in health insurance, achieving a coverage rate of 95.2% of the population.
The entitlements and policies for participants were fully, promptly, and correctly addressed according to regulations. During the year, the province processed monthly social insurance benefits for 4,386 people; one-time allowances for 15,680 people; unemployment insurance benefits for 7,363 people; and paid health insurance medical examination and treatment costs for over 2.61 million people.
Entering 2026, positive signs continue to be maintained. By the end of April 2026, the health insurance coverage rate throughout the province had increased to 97.5% of the population; voluntary social insurance continues to develop steadily. Digital transformation, streamlining administrative procedures, and cashless payments continue to be promoted, contributing to making it easier for people to access social security policies.
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| Health insurance helps people reduce the financial burden of medical examinations and treatment - Photo: HL |
These figures show that social insurance, health insurance, and unemployment insurance policies are increasingly becoming important pillars of support for the people, especially in the context of a segment of the workforce still facing many difficulties and instability in their lives.
To bring social security policies closer to the people, all 78 communes and wards in the area have now established steering committees for implementing social insurance, health insurance, and unemployment insurance policies after administrative reorganization, creating uniformity in direction and implementation. Many localities have focused on propaganda and mobilization of people to participate in voluntary health insurance and social insurance; activities are regularly implemented in various forms suitable to local realities. As a result, people's awareness has gradually improved.
Many challenges remain.
However, the implementation of social insurance, health insurance, and unemployment insurance policies still faces many difficulties. A segment of the population, especially self-employed workers and low-income earners, have not consistently maintained participation in voluntary social insurance and family health insurance due to precarious economic conditions. The issue of delayed social insurance, health insurance, and unemployment insurance payments in some businesses has not been completely resolved, affecting the rights of employees. Meanwhile, the increasing pressure of health insurance medical examination and treatment costs also necessitates more efficient and sustainable management and utilization of the fund.
According to Mr. Doan Hong Quan, Chairman of the People's Committee of Dong Son Ward, the biggest difficulty currently is that many people still view voluntary social insurance participation as an expense rather than a savings for the future. The income of self-employed workers and small business owners remains unstable, and the mentality of "children rely on their parents, the elderly rely on their children" is still deeply ingrained, so many people haven't fully grasped the sustainable advantages of social insurance. Meanwhile, counseling activities for the people are sometimes hesitant and not truly persuasive. With the determination to integrate insurance policies into people's lives, the ward has included targets for increasing participation in social insurance, health insurance, and unemployment insurance in its annual socio-economic development plan, and assigned specific tasks to each residential group.
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| Propaganda activities were intensified with many diverse forms - Photo: TT |
Regarding health insurance-covered medical examination and treatment, according to Mr. Le Thanh Tuan, Deputy Director of the Department of Health, there are still many challenges. In particular, after the transfer, health stations play the role of "gatekeepers" at the grassroots level, but in some remote areas, the infrastructure and human resources have not kept pace with the medical examination and treatment needs of the people. Meanwhile, the implementation of health insurance-covered medical examination and treatment at health stations still faces many difficulties and obstacles.
Towards a sustainable safety net.
Along with expanding coverage, improving the quality of medical examination and treatment and ensuring the rights of participants are receiving special attention. Mr. Le Thanh Tuan said that the sector is focusing on strengthening the capacity of grassroots medical facilities, investing in equipment, implementing doctor rotation, promoting the application of digital technology , and improving the spirit of service, thereby improving the quality of medical examination and treatment for the people. In addition, the provincial health sector and social insurance agency are coordinating to strengthen the management of health insurance medical examination and treatment costs, using the fund for the right purpose, effectively and sustainably; while limiting the abuse and exploitation of the health insurance fund.
Mr. Tran Anh Tuan, Director of the Provincial Social Insurance Agency, believes that for the sustainable development of social insurance, health insurance, and unemployment insurance policies, the most important thing is to build trust among the people. When people see that their rights are guaranteed, procedures are more convenient, and the quality of service is better, they will proactively participate and remain committed to the policies in the long term. In the coming time, the Provincial Social Insurance Agency is determined to closely follow key tasks and gradually realize the goal of building a solid social security network for all citizens.
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| The Provincial Steering Committee for the Implementation of Social Insurance, Health Insurance, and Unemployment Insurance Policies is determined to successfully achieve the set goals and tasks - Photo: HL |
At the conference to implement the tasks for 2026 of the Provincial Steering Committee for Social Insurance, Health Insurance, and Unemployment Insurance Policies, Mr. Hoang Xuan Tan, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee and Head of the Steering Committee, emphasized that Quang Tri province is entering a new development phase with many requirements and tasks for ensuring social security. Therefore, all levels, sectors, and localities need to continue strengthening leadership and guidance; improving the quality of advice and coordination in implementation; and effectively managing and utilizing social insurance, health insurance, and unemployment insurance funds. At the same time, they should promote communication, administrative reform, and digital transformation; strengthen inter-sectoral inspections and audits, striving to successfully complete the goals and tasks, contributing to ensuring social security, improving people's lives, and promoting the socio-economic development of the province.
Quang Tri province aims to achieve over 65% of its workforce participating in social insurance and 100% of its population participating in health insurance by 2030. The journey towards these goals is not just about statistics, but also about building a sustainable social security network to protect every citizen from life's risks. Because behind every health insurance card, every social insurance book, or every unemployment benefit payment lies not only policy, but also the sharing and commitment of the State in caring for the people's lives.
Huong Le
Source: https://baoquangtri.vn/xa-hoi/202605/la-chan-an-sinh-e1f4baa/
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