JOINT CIRCULAR No. 04/1999/TTLT/BYT-BTC-BLDTBXH supplements JOINT CIRCULAR No. 15/1998/TLT dated December 5, 1998 guiding the implementation of mandatory health insurance

JOINT CIRCULAR No. 04/1999/TTLT/BYT-BTC-BLDTBXH supplements the provisions on subjects participating in mandatory health insurance, specifically war invalids and disabled veterans with high levels of work capacity loss. This Circular takes effect from the date of issuance.

Document No.04/1999/TTLT/BYT-BTC-BLĐTBXH
Document typeJoint Circular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Health
Updated01/07/2026
SectorLabour, War Invalids and Social Affairs; Health; Finance
FieldFinancial Services and Funds Management
Issued date15/03/1999
Effective date15/03/1999
Expiry date21/08/2005
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

JOINT CIRCULAR No. 04/1999/TTLT/BYT-BTC-BLDTBXH supplements the provisions on subjects participating in mandatory health insurance, specifically war invalids and disabled veterans with high levels of work capacity loss. This Circular takes effect from the date of issuance.

Scope of application

War invalids, persons enjoying benefits similar to war invalids who have lost more than 21% of their work capacity; Disabled veterans suffering from diseases resulting in a loss of more than 61% of their work capacity.

Key points

  • War invalids, persons enjoying benefits similar to war invalids who have lost more than 21% of their work capacity, including Class B war invalids recognized before December 31, 1993 → are eligible to participate in mandatory health insurance.
  • Disabled veterans suffering from diseases resulting in a loss of more than 61% of their work capacity, including Grade 3 disabled veterans suffering from a loss of work capacity between 41% and 60%, recognized before December 31, 1994 → are eligible to participate in mandatory health insurance.
  • This Circular takes effect from the date of issuance.
  • Previous regulations contrary to this Circular's provisions are abolished.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Helps people within the beneficiary group access health insurance benefits, improving health and quality of life.
  • Negative impact: May cause difficulties in managing and implementing health insurance policies if not adequately prepared.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Which war invalids are eligible for mandatory health insurance?

War invalids, persons enjoying benefits similar to war invalids who have lost more than 21% of their work capacity, including Class B war invalids recognized before December 31, 1993.

Which disabled veterans are eligible for mandatory health insurance?

Disabled veterans suffering from diseases resulting in a loss of more than 61% of their work capacity, including Grade 3 disabled veterans suffering from a loss of work capacity between 41% and 60%, recognized before December 31, 1994.

When does this Circular take effect?

This Circular takes effect from the date of issuance.

When are previous regulations abolished?

Previous regulations contrary to this Circular's provisions are abolished upon the Circular taking effect.

Who are the subjects eligible to participate in mandatory health insurance?

War invalids, persons enjoying benefits similar to war invalids who have lost more than 21% of their work capacity and disabled veterans suffering from diseases resulting in a loss of more than 61% of their work capacity.

Full text

MINISTRY OF HEALTH-MINISTRY OF FINANCE-MINISTRY OF LABOR, INVALIDS AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS
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Number: 04/1999/TTLT-BYT-BTC-BLDTBXH

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
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Hanoi, March 15, 1999

JOINT CIRCULAR

Supplementing Joint Circular No. 15/1998/TTLT dated December 5, 1998

guiding the implementation of mandatory health insurance
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 Pursuant to Article 40, Article 52, and Article 62 of Decree No. 28/CP dated April 29, 1995 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Ordinance on Preferential Treatment for Persons Engaging in Revolutionary Activities, Martyrs, and Families of Martyrs, War Invalids, and Those Contributing to the Revolution, the Joint Ministries of Health, Finance, and Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs supplement certain provisions at Point (d), Section (6), Part (I) of Joint Circular No. 15/1998/TTLT dated December 5, 1998 of the Joint Ministries of Health, Finance, and Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs guiding the implementation of mandatory health insurance as prescribed in the Health Insurance Regulations issued pursuant to Decree No. 58/1998/NĐ-CP dated August 13, 1998 of the Government as follows:

1. Point (d), Section (6), Part (I) is supplemented and amended as follows:

d) War invalids who have lost their ability to work due to disability from 21% upwards, including those classified as Class B war invalids recognized before December 31, 1993;

2. Point (g), Section (6), Part (I) is supplemented and amended as follows:

g) War invalids due to illness who have lost their ability to work from 61% upwards, including those classified as Grade 3 war invalids due to illness with a loss of ability to work from 41% to 60%, recognized before December 31, 1994;

This Circular takes effect from the date of issuance. All previous regulations that conflict with this Circular are hereby abolished./.

MINISTRY OF HEALTH
DEPUTY MINISTER

DEPUTY MINISTER

 

(Signed)



Le Ngoc Trong

MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPUTY MINISTER

DEPUTY MINISTER

 

 (Signed)



Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân

MINISTRY OF LABOR - INVALIDS AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS
DEPUTY MINISTER

DEPUTY MINISTER
 
(Signed)



Lê Duy Đồng

 

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