Circular No. 10/2019/TT-BLDTBXH guiding the adjustment of pensions, social insurance allowances, and monthly allowances for subjects specified in Clauses 1, 2, 3, and Clause 8, Article 1 of Decree No. 44/2019/NĐ-CP dated May 20, 2019 of the Government.

Circular No. 10/2019/TT-BLDTBXH guides the adjustment of pensions, social insurance allowances, and monthly allowances for subjects specified in Decree No. 44/2019/NĐ-CP. The increase rate is 7.19% compared to the pension and allowance levels in June 2019.

Document No.10/2019/TT-BLĐTBXH
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Home Affairs
Signed byĐào Ngọc Dung — Bộ trưởng
Updated12/06/2026
SectorLabour, War Invalids and Social Affairs
FieldSocial Insurance
Issued date28/06/2019
Effective date15/08/2019
Expiry date15/03/2022
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 10/2019/TT-BLDTBXH guides the adjustment of pensions, social insurance allowances, and monthly allowances for subjects specified in Decree No. 44/2019/NĐ-CP. The increase rate is 7.19% compared to the pension and allowance levels in June 2019.

Scope of application

Persons receiving pensions, social insurance allowances, and monthly allowances as stipulated in Clauses 1, 2, 3, and Clause 8, Article 1 of Decree No. 44/2019/NĐ-CP.

Key points

  • Persons receiving pensions, social insurance allowances, and monthly allowances will have their benefits increased from July 1, 2019 (Article 2).
  • The adjustment rate is 7.19% compared to the pension and allowance levels in June 2019.
  • The Vietnam Social Security is responsible for implementing the adjustment and preparing reports to be submitted to the Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs (Article 3).
  • This Circular replaces Circular No. 05/2018/TT-BLDTBXH upon its effective date.
  • The effective date of this Circular is August 15, 2019.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Persons receiving pensions, social insurance allowances, and monthly allowances will have their benefits increased, improving their living standards.
  • The Vietnam Social Security must implement this adjustment, creating additional administrative work.
  • Related organizations need to disseminate information so that the public can understand it.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the increase in pension?

Increased by 7.19% compared to the pension level in June 2019 (Article 2).

When does this Circular take effect?

Takes effect from August 15, 2019, but the pension adjustment begins on July 1, 2019 (Article 4).

What responsibilities does the Vietnam Social Security have?

Implement the adjustment and prepare reports to be submitted to the Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs before January 15, 2020 (Article 3).

Which Circular does this replace?

Replaces Circular No. 05/2018/TT-BLDTBXH upon its effective date (Article 4).

Full text

MINISTRY OF LABOR - INVALIDS AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 10/2019/TT-BLDTBXH
Ministry of Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs, June 28, 2019

CIRCULAR

Hguiding the adjustment of pensions, social insurance benefits, and monthly allowances for the subjects specified in Clauses

1, 2, 3, and Clause 8 of Article 1 of Decree No. 44/2019/NĐ-CP dated May 20, 2019 of the Government

May 2019 of the Government dated July 20

Based on Decree No. 44/2019/NĐ-CP dated May 20, 2019 of the Government adjusting pensions, social insurance benefits, and monthly allowances (hereinafter referred to as Decree No. 44/2019/NĐ-CP);

Based on Decree No. 89/2020/NĐ-CP dated August 4, 2020 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Vietnam Social Security.

Considering the proposal of the Director of the Social Insurance Department;

The Minister of Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs issues this Circular guiding the adjustment of pensions, social insurance benefits, and monthly allowances for the subjects specified in Clauses 1, 2, 3, and Clause 8 of Article 1 of Decree No. 44/2019/NĐ-CP dated May 20, 2019 of the Government

May 20, 2019 of the Government. This Circular applies to the subjects specified in Clauses 1, 2, 3, and Clause 8 of Article 1 of Decree No. 44/2019/NĐ-CP.

Article 1. Scope of application

Article 2. Adjustment of Pensions, Social Insurance Benefits, and Monthly Allowances

As of July 1, 2019, the level of pensions, social insurance benefits, and monthly allowances of the subjects specified in Article 1 of this Circular shall be increased by 7.19% compared to the level of pensions, social insurance benefits, and monthly allowances in June 2019. Specifically:

Level of pensions, social insurance benefits, and monthly allowances from July 2019

Level of pensions, social insurance benefits, and monthly allowance in June 2019

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1. Provincial People's Committees directly under the Central Government are responsible for directing the Departments of Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs and relevant agencies to publicize, disseminate, inspect, and urge the implementation of the provisions of this Circular.

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Article 3. Implementation Organization

2. The Vietnam Social Security is responsible for implementing the adjustment of pensions, social insurance benefits, and monthly allowances as prescribed in Decree No. 44/2019/NĐ-CP and guided in this Circular; prepare reports according to the model attached to this Circular and submit them to the Ministry of Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs and the Ministry of Finance before January 15, 2020.

3. The Social Security of the Ministry of National Defense and the Social Security of the People's Public Security have the responsibility to implement the adjustment of social insurance benefits and monthly allowances as prescribed in this Circular for the subjects under their management.

1. This Circular takes effect from August 15, 2019. The regimes prescribed in this Circular shall be implemented from July 1, 2019.

Article 4. Effective date

2. Circular No. 05/2018/TT-BLDTBXH dated June 29, 2018 of the Minister of Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs guiding the adjustment of pensions, social insurance benefits, and monthly allowances for the subjects specified in Clauses 1, 2, 3, and Clause 8 of Article 1 of Decree No. 88/2018/NĐ-CP dated June 15, 2018 of the Government shall cease to be effective from the date this Circular takes effect. 

2. Circular No. 05/2018/TT-BLDTBXH dated June 29, 2018, of the Minister of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs guiding the adjustment of pension, social insurance allowance, and monthly allowance for the subjects specified in Clauses 1, 2, 3, and Clause 8, Article 1 of Government Decree No. 88/2018/NĐ-CP dated June 15, 2018, shall cease to be effective from the date this Circular takes effect.

In the course of implementation, if there are difficulties, please reflect them to the Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs for research and resolution./.

THE MINISTER
(Signed)
Dao Ngoc Dung

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