Tiền trợ cấp người cao tuổi từ 60 tuổi đến 90 tuổi

Summary

The transcript discusses updates to the monthly social assistance payments for elderly Vietnamese citizens aged 60-90 starting July 1, 2024. It outlines the government's proposal to increase the base monthly assistance from 360,000 VND to 500,000-750,000 VND to help seniors, especially poor ones without pensions, meet basic needs. The report also highlights Vietnam's rapidly aging population, with over 12 million elderly currently and projections that this figure will rise substantially. Ensuring adequate policies and resources to care for seniors is thus a pressing issue the government aims to address.

Takeaways

• 👋 Greetings and introduction to a news segment focusing on the lives of the elderly.
• 📊 Discussion on the social assistance program for people aged 60 to 90 starting from July 1, 2024.
• 📝 Highlights the situation of Vietnam's elderly population, with 12.58 million seniors but only about 3.3 million receiving pensions and social insurance benefits.
• 🤔 Addresses the alarming situation of nearly 9.2 million elderly without pensions or any financial assistance.
• 🛠 Updates on government proposals to expand social assistance to more elderly people without pensions during a National Assembly session on March 20, 2024.
• 💰 Details on current social assistance amounts and proposed increases to better support the elderly's basic needs.
• 💵 Introduction of two proposals for adjusting the standard social assistance rate from the current 360,000 VND to either 500,000 VND or 750,000 VND.
• 📈 Analyzes the impact of proposed social assistance increases on various categories of the elderly, including those in extreme poverty and those without caretakers.
• 👨‍💻 Highlights ongoing efforts by the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs to finalize and report these proposals to the government.
• 👏 Encourages viewer engagement with the channel for updates on the implementation of these social assistance adjustments.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the news bulletin?

The main topic is the monthly allowance for elderly people aged 60-90 years old starting July 1, 2024.

How many elderly people in Vietnam currently receive pensions and social insurance allowances?

Around 3.3 million out of 12.58 million elderly people in Vietnam currently receive pensions and social insurance allowances.

What are the current monthly standard rates for social assistance in Vietnam?

The current monthly standard rates for social assistance in Vietnam are 360,000 VND, 720,000 VND and 1,000,000 VND depending on the beneficiary groups.

What are the two options proposed by the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs to increase the social assistance rates?

The two options are: Option 1 - Increase the standard rate from 360,000 VND to 500,000 VND per month. Option 2 - Increase the standard rate from 360,000 VND to 750,000 VND per month.

When will the increased social assistance rates likely take effect?

The increased social assistance rates are likely to take effect starting July 1, 2024.

What is the current coverage rate of health insurance for elderly people in Vietnam?

Currently around 5% of elderly people in Vietnam do not have health insurance.

What principles will guide the increase in social assistance rates?

The principles are: match the state budget capacity, ensure minimum living standards, and meet basic social service needs like healthcare and education.

What groups currently receive monthly social assistance payments?

The groups include children, the elderly, people with disabilities, people living in poverty, people in remote areas, etc.

What actions are being taken to support cashless payments of social assistance?

The government is working to expand ATM withdrawal points to the commune level to facilitate cashless payments of social assistance.

What is the message from the President about caring for the elderly?

The President emphasized the need for the whole society to ensure all elderly people, especially those in difficult circumstances, receive attentive care and support.