Some localities increase pension benefits for people aged 70-75

Some localities have proactively increased pension benefits for people aged 70-75 who do not have pensions. This is a positive step in social security policy.

According to the Law on Social Insurance 2024 and Decree 176/2025/ND-CP, from July 1, 2025, the following subjects will be eligible to receive benefits:

Vietnamese citizens aged 75 and over do not receive monthly pensions or social insurance benefits; People aged 70 to under 75 who are from poor or near-poor households do not receive pensions or social insurance benefits.

According to general regulations, the monthly social pension benefit is 500,000 VND/month. In addition, the recipient is also given a free health insurance card. Decree 176/2025/ND-CP also allows provinces to decide on a higher level of support depending on economic conditions and budget balance capacity.

In Ho Chi Minh City , the City People's Council issued a resolution to raise the social pension allowance to VND650,000/month, an increase of VND150,000/month, effective from September 1, 2025.

In Quang Ninh , this locality stipulates the social pension allowance at 700,000 VND/month, for the elderly aged 75 and over and people aged 70 to under 75 from poor and near-poor households, an increase of 200,000 VND/month.

Vietnam Social Security assessed that the increase in subsidy levels by localities shows their proactiveness in taking care of social security for the elderly, contributing to ensuring a better life for about 1.5 million eligible people nationwide.

To receive the subsidy, the elderly or their relatives only need to send a written request to the Chairman of the Commune People's Committee. Within 10 working days of receiving the request, the Commune People's Committee will review, verify the information and make a payment decision. The subsidy period will be calculated from the month the Chairman of the Commune People's Committee signs the decision.

PV (synthesis)

Source: https://baohaiphong.vn/mot-so-dia-phuong-tang-tro-cap-huu-tri-cho-nguoi-tu-70-75-tuoi-520743.html