Decree No. 136/2013/ND-CP on social assistance policies for beneficiaries of social protection

DECREE

Article 24regulating social assistance policies for beneficiaries of social support.social support for beneficiaries of social assistance

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Pursuant to the Law Government Decree No. 88/2001/NĐ-CP dated December 25, 2001; ficer Chand project management units managing one construction project in accordance with current laws on project management for construction investment (excluding project management units that are member organizations of enterprises);State Budget Law No. 16/2002/QH11 dated December 16, 2002;

Pursuant to the Law N |||Elderly People Law No. 23/2009/QH12 dated November 23, 2009;June 2024;Persons with Disabilities Law No. 17/2010/QH12 dated June 17, 2010;

Pursuant to the Law N |||Protection and Care Law for Children No. 15/2004/QH11 dated November 15, 2004;

Pursuant to the Law N |||Prevention and Control of Floods and Typhoons Ordinance No. 29/1993/PL-UBTVQH8 dated March 8, 1993; Ordinance Amending Certain Provisions of the Ordinance on Prevention and Control of Floods and Typhoons No. 24/2000/PL-UBTVQH10 dated August 24, 2000;

Pursuant to the Law BThe Government issues this Decree to regulate social assistance policies for beneficiaries of social support.to This Decree stipulates regular social assistance within the community; emergency social assistance; support for receiving care and maintenance within the community and care and maintenance at social welfare institutions and social houses.Depending on the scale of housing, surveying for construction shall be conducted in accordance with the following regulations: 1. Receiving care and maintenance within the community means that a household directly receives and cares for beneficiaries of social support who have particularly difficult circumstances within their own household.June 2024;2004;

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Căn cứ Pháp lệnh "5. The pre-tax weighted average cost of capital i (%) is determined according to the formula below:to prevent andNo.1. Social assistance policy shall be implemented fairly, openly, and promptly according to the degree of hardship and prioritized at home and place of residence., amended and supplemented by Decree No. 109/2025/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 193/2025/NĐ-CPm, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 109/2025/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 193/2025/NĐ-CP ,No. 2. Social assistance policy may change depending on the country's economic conditions and the minimum living standards of the population during each period. "5. The pre-tax weighted average cost of capital i (%) is determined according to the formula below:3. Encouragement is given to agencies, organizations, and individuals to receive care, maintain, and assist beneficiaries of social support.

Pursuant to the proposal of the Minister of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs,;

Article 4. Standard Allowance Levels for Social Assistance.1. The standard allowance level for social assistance (hereinafter referred to as the standard social assistance level) is VND 270,000.

PART I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1. Scope of Regulation

2. The standard social assistance level serves as the basis for determining social allowances, maintenance allowances at social welfare institutions and social houses, financial support for care and maintenance, and other social assistance levels.

Article 2. Interpretation of Terms

In this Decree, the following terms are understood as follows:

3. Based on specific local conditions, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee (hereinafter referred to as the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee) may decide on social allowances, maintenance allowances, financial support for care and maintenance, and other social assistance levels higher than those specified in this Decree.

REGULAR SOCIAL ASSISTANCE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY

Article 5. Beneficiaries of Monthly Social Allowances

1. Children under 16 years old without a source of maintenance belonging to one of the following cases:

a) Abandoned and not adopted;

b) Orphaned by both parents;

c) Orphaned by one parent and the remaining parent is missing according to the law;

d) Orphaned by one parent and the remaining parent is receiving care and maintenance at a social welfare institution or social house;

e) Orphaned by one parent and the remaining parent is serving a prison sentence at a detention center or administrative penalty decision at a rehabilitation school, compulsory education facility, or compulsory drug rehabilitation facility;

f) Both parents are missing according to the law;

g) Both parents are receiving care and maintenance at a social welfare institution or social house;

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h) Both parents are serving a prison sentence at a detention center or administrative penalty decision at a rehabilitation school, compulsory education facility, or compulsory drug rehabilitation facility;

i) One parent is missing according to the law and the remaining parent is receiving care and maintenance at a social welfare institution or social house;

j) One parent is missing according to the law and the remaining parent is serving a prison sentence at a detention center or administrative penalty decision at a rehabilitation school, compulsory education facility, or compulsory drug rehabilitation facility;

k) One parent is receiving care and maintenance at a social welfare institution or social house and the remaining parent is serving a prison sentence at a detention center or administrative penalty decision at a rehabilitation school, compulsory education facility, or compulsory drug rehabilitation facility.

2. Individuals aged 16 to 22 years old belonging to one of the cases stipulated in Clause 1 of this Article and currently attending general secondary school, vocational training, specialized high school, college, or undergraduate studies.

3. Children infected with HIV from poor households; HIV-infected individuals from poor households who are no longer capable of working and do not receive monthly pension, social insurance allowance, preferential allowance for war veterans, or other monthly allowances.

4. Individuals from poor households who are single parents, widowed, or whose spouse is missing according to the law and are raising children under 16 years old or children aged 16 to 22 years old but the child is attending general secondary school, vocational training, specialized high school, college, or undergraduate studies (hereinafter referred to as poor single parents raising children).

5. Elderly people belonging to one of the following cases:

a) Elderly people from poor households without a caregiver or with a caregiver who is receiving a monthly social allowance;

b) Individuals aged 80 and above who do not belong to the case stipulated in Point a of this Clause and do not receive monthly pension, social insurance allowance, or monthly social allowance;

c) Elderly people from poor households without a caregiver, unable to live in the community, meet the criteria for admission to a social welfare institution or social house, but are being cared for in the community.

6. Children with disabilities and persons with disabilities eligible for social allowances according to the law on persons with disabilities.

k) Father or mother missing as provided by law and the other parent is currently serving a prison sentence at a detention center or is currently implementing an administrative violation handling decision at a rehabilitation school, compulsory education facility, or compulsory drug rehabilitation facility;

1) Father or mother receiving care and maintenance at a social assistance facility or home, and the other parent is currently serving a prison sentence at a detention center or is currently implementing an administrative violation handling decision at a rehabilitation school, compulsory education facility, or compulsory drug rehabilitation facility.

2. Individuals aged from 16 to 22 years old who fall under any of the cases stipulated in Clause 1 of this Article and are currently attending general secondary school, vocational training, specialized high school, college, or first-degree university.

3. Children infected with HIV belonging to poor households; individuals infected with HIV belonging to poor households who are no longer capable of working and do not have monthly pension, social insurance allowance, monthly preferential allowance for war veterans, or other monthly allowances.

4. Individuals belonging to poor households without a husband or wife; whose husband or wife has died; whose husband or wife is missing as provided by law and are currently raising a child under 16 years old or raising a child aged from 16 to 22 years old but the child is currently attending general secondary school, vocational training, specialized high school, college, or first-degree university (hereinafter referred to as poor single parents raising children).

5. Elderly individuals falling under any of the following cases:

a) Elderly individuals belonging to poor households without persons having the obligation and right to support them or have persons having the obligation and right to support them but these persons are receiving monthly social assistance benefits;

b) Individuals aged 80 years or older who do not fall within the scope specified in Point a of this Clause and do not have monthly pension, social insurance allowance, or monthly social assistance benefit;

c) Elderly individuals belonging to poor households without persons having the obligation and right to support them, unable to live in the community, meeting the conditions for admission to a social assistance facility or home but are being cared for in the community.

6. Disabled children, disabled individuals entitled to social assistance benefits as prescribed by laws on persons with disabilities.

Article 6. Monthly social assistance level

1. The subjects specified in Article 5 of this Decree shall be granted monthly social assistance at the lowest rate equal to the social assistance standard level prescribed in Clause 1, Article 4 of this Decree multiplied by the corresponding coefficient as follows:

a) Coefficient 2.5 for the subjects specified in Clause 1, Article 5 of this Decree under four years old;

b) Coefficient 1.5 for the subjects specified in Clause 1, Article 5 of this Decree aged four years old and above;

c) Coefficient 1.5 for the subjects specified in Clause 2, Article 5 of this Decree;

d) Coefficient 2.5 for the subjects specified in Clause 3, Article 5 of this Decree under four years old;

đ) Coefficient 2.0 for the subjects specified in Clause 3, Article 5 of this Decree aged from four to under sixteen years old;

e) Coefficient 1.5 for the subjects specified in Clause 3, Article 5 of this Decree aged sixteen years old and above;

g) Coefficient 1.0 for the subjects specified in Clause 4, Article 5 of this Decree currently raising one child;

h) Coefficient 2.0 for the subjects specified in Clause 4, Article 5 of this Decree currently raising two or more children;

i) Coefficient 1.5 for the subjects specified in Point a, Clause 5, Article 5 of this Decree aged from sixty to eighty years old;

k) Coefficient 2.0 for the subjects specified in Point a, Clause 5, Article 5 of this Decree aged eighty years old and above;

l) Coefficient 1.0 for the subjects specified in Point b, Clause 5, Article 5 of this Decree;

m) Coefficient 3.0 for the subjects specified in Point c, Clause 5, Article 5 of this Decree;

n) The coefficient for the subjects specified in Clause 6, Article 5 of this Decree shall be implemented according to the provisions of Government Decree No. 28/2012/NĐ-CP dated April 10, 2012 detailing and guiding the implementation of certain articles of the Law on Persons with Disabilities (hereinafter referred to collectively as Government Decree No. 28/2012/NĐ-CP).

2. In cases where the subject falls within the scope of enjoying different levels according to different coefficients prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article, they shall only enjoy the highest level. Notably, single poor individuals raising children who are also subjects specified in Clauses 3, 5, and 6 of Article 5 of this Decree shall, in addition to the regime for single poor individuals raising children, also enjoy the regime for the subjects specified in Clause 3 or Clause 5 or Clause 6 of Article 5 of this Decree.

1. Declaration form of the subject according to the model prescribed by the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs.

2. Copy of the household registration book of the subject or confirmation document of the police station of the commune, ward, town (hereinafter collectively referred to as the police station of the commune).

3. Copy of the birth certificate for the case of children.

4. Certificate of HIV infection issued by the competent health authority for the case of HIV infection.

5. Copy of the birth certificate of the child of the single individual for the case of single poor individuals raising children.

6. Curriculum vitae of the person taking care of the elderly person confirmed by the Chairman of the People's Committee of the commune, ward, town (hereinafter collectively referred to as the People's Committee of the commune) and the application form of the person taking care and nurturing according to the model prescribed by the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs for the subjects specified in Point c, Clause 5, Article 5 of this Decree.

1. Procedures for implementing monthly social assistance are as follows:

a) The subject or guardian of the subject prepares the documents according to the provisions of Article 7 of this Decree and submits them to the Chairman of the People's Committee of the commune;

b) Within fifteen days from the date of receipt of all documents, the Social Assistance Review Board (hereinafter collectively referred to as the Review Board) conducts the review and publicly announces the results of the review at the office of the People's Committee of the commune for seven days, except for information related to HIV of the subject.

When the announcement period ends, if there are no complaints, the Review Board supplements the meeting minutes of the Review Board into the subject's file and submits it to the Chairman of the People's Committee of the commune.

If there are complaints, within ten working days from the date of receiving the complaint, the Review Board concludes and publicly announces the resolution of the complaint and submits it to the Chairman of the People's Committee of the commune;

c) Within three working days from the date of receiving the meeting minutes of the Review Board, the Chairman of the People's Committee of the commune issues a document (attached with the subject's file) to the Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs;

d) Within seven working days from the date of receiving the subject's file and the document requesting approval from the Chairman of the People's Committee of the commune, the Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs is responsible for reviewing and submitting to the Chairman of the People's Committee of the district, county, town, city under province (hereinafter collectively referred to as the People's Committee of the district) for a decision on granting social assistance to the subject. In case the subject does not meet the conditions for enjoyment, the Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs must reply in writing and specify the reasons;

đ) Within three working days from the date of receiving the document submitted by the Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, the Chairman of the People's Committee of the district examines and decides on the monthly social assistance for the subject.

The time of enjoyment of social assistance for the elderly persons specified in Point b, Clause 5, Article 5 of this Decree starts from the date when they reach eighty years old. The time of enjoyment of monthly social assistance for other subjects starts from the month when the Chairman of the People's Committee of the district signs the decision on monthly social assistance.

2. Procedures for adjustment and termination of monthly social assistance are as follows:

a) The subject, guardian of the subject, or relevant organizations or individuals have objections regarding the subject no longer meeting the conditions for enjoyment or changes in the conditions for enjoyment, and submit these objections to the Chairman of the People's Committee of the commune;

b) The procedures for reviewing and deciding on adjustments and termination of monthly social assistance are carried out according to the provisions of Points b, c, d, and đ of Clause 1 of this Article;

c) The time of adjustment and termination of monthly social assistance starts from the month immediately following the month when the Chairman of the People's Committee of the district signs the decision.

3. In case the subject receiving monthly social assistance dies, the Chairman of the People's Committee of the commune requests the Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs to report to the Chairman of the People's Committee of the district for a decision to terminate the monthly social assistance.

The period during which the monthly social allowance ceases to be enjoyed starts from the month immediately following the month in which the beneficiary dies.

4. Procedures for disbursing monthly social allowances when beneficiaries change their place of residence within the same district, county, town, or provincial city shall be carried out in accordance with the following provisions:

a) The beneficiary or the guardian of the beneficiary submits a request to the Chairman of the People's Committee of the new place of residence.

b) Within three working days from the date of receipt of the request, the Chairman of the People's Committee sends a letter to the Department of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs.

c) Within three working days from the date of receipt of the letter from the Chairman of the People's Committee, the Department of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs is responsible for reviewing and disbursing the monthly social allowance to the beneficiary at the new address.

5. Procedures for deciding on monthly social allowances when beneficiaries change their place of residence between districts, counties, towns, or provincial cities shall be carried out in accordance with the following provisions:

a) The beneficiary who changes their place of residence submits a request to the Chairman of the People's Committee of the current place of residence.

b) The Chairman of the People's Committee sends a letter to the Department of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs.

The Department of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs reports to the Chairman of the People's Committee of the district to decide to stop disbursing the monthly social allowance at the old place of residence and forwards the file of the beneficiary to the Chairman of the People's Committee of the new place of residence.

c) Within three working days from the date of receipt of the file of the beneficiary, the Chairman of the People's Committee confirms and transfers the file of the beneficiary to the Department of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs.

d) Within five working days from the date of receipt of the file of the beneficiary, the Department of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs reviews and reports to the Chairman of the People's Committee of the district to decide on the monthly social allowance for the beneficiary starting from the month immediately following the month recorded in the decision to cease receiving the monthly social allowance from the Chairman of the People's Committee of the old place of residence.

Article 9. Issuance of Health Insurance Cards

1. Beneficiaries of social assistance are entitled to health insurance cards issued by the State, including:

a) Beneficiaries as stipulated in Clauses 1, 2, 3, and 5 of Article 5 of this Decree;

b) Children of poor single parents as stipulated in Clause 4 of Article 5 of this Decree;

c) Severely disabled persons and extremely severely disabled persons;

d) Persons aged 80 years or older who are currently receiving monthly social pensions and other monthly allowances but have not yet been issued free health insurance cards.

2. If beneficiaries as stipulated in Clause 1 of this Article are eligible for multiple health insurance cards, they shall only be issued one health insurance card.

Article 10. Educational Assistance, Training, and Vocational Training

Beneficiaries as stipulated in Clauses 1, 2, 3, and 6 of Article 5 of this Decree who attend kindergarten, primary and secondary education, vocational training, specialized high schools, colleges, and universities are entitled to educational support policies according to the law.

Article 11. Funeral Expense Support

1. The following beneficiaries are supported with funeral expenses upon death:

a) Beneficiaries as stipulated in Clauses 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 of Article 5 of this Decree who are currently receiving monthly social allowances;

b) Children of poor single parents as stipulated in Clause 4 of Article 5 of this Decree;

c) Persons aged 80 years or older who are currently receiving monthly social pensions.

2. The level of support for funeral expenses for beneficiaries as stipulated in Clause 1 of this Article is twenty times the standard social assistance level as stipulated in Clause 1 of Article 4 of this Decree. In cases where beneficiaries as stipulated in Clause 1 of this Article are supported with different levels of funeral expenses, they shall only enjoy the highest level.

3. Documents required for requesting funeral expense support include:

a) A letter or application from the organization, household, or individual organizing the funeral for the beneficiary;

b) A copy of the death certificate;

c) A copy of the decision on social allowance receipt of the single parent raising the child and a copy of the birth certificate of the deceased child for the case stipulated in Point b of Clause 1 of this Article;

d) A copy of the household registration book or confirmation letter from the police station of the commune, and a copy of the decision to cease receiving social insurance and other allowances from the competent authority for the case stipulated in Point c of Clause 1 of this Article.

4. Procedures for funeral expense support:

a) The organization, household, or individual organizing the funeral for the beneficiary prepares the documents as stipulated in Clause 3 of this Article and submits them to the Chairman of the People's Committee of the commune;

b) Within two working days from the date of receipt of all documents, the Chairman of the People's Committee sends a letter along with the beneficiary's file to the Department of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs;

c) Within three working days from the date of receipt of the letter from the Chairman of the People's Committee, the Department of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs reviews and reports to the Chairman of the People's Committee of the district to decide on funeral expense support.

Chapter III

EMERGENCY SOCIAL ASSISTANCE

Article 12. Food Support

1. Provide 15 kilograms of rice per person for all members of households suffering from food shortages during the Lunar New Year holiday.

2. Provide 15 kilograms of rice per person per month for up to three months for each assistance period for all members of households suffering from food shortages due to natural disasters, fires, crop failures, famine, or other force majeure reasons.

3. The procedures for providing support shall be carried out as follows:

a) The Village Chief (hereinafter referred to as the Village Chief) shall prepare a list of households and the number of people in each household requiring support according to the form prescribed by the Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs;

b) The Village Chief shall convene a meeting with representatives of relevant organizations in the village to assess the households and the number of people in each household suffering from food shortages and submit them to the Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level;

c) Within two days from the date of receipt of the request from the Village Chief, the Review Board shall unify the list of households and the number of people suffering from food shortages and submit it to the Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level for decision;

d) The Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level shall immediately decide on emergency relief. In cases where resources are insufficient, a request for assistance shall be sent to the Department of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs;

đ) The Department of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs shall review and submit to the Chairman of the People's Committee at the district level for decision on support;

e) The Chairman of the People's Committee at the district level shall consider and decide on support. In cases where resources are insufficient, a request for assistance shall be sent to the Department of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs, and the Department of Finance;

g) The Department of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs shall take the lead and coordinate with the Department of Finance to compile and submit to the Chairman of the People's Committee at the provincial level for consideration and decision. In cases where resources are insufficient, the Chairman of the People's Committee at the provincial level shall send a document to the Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs, and the Ministry of Finance;

h) The Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs shall take the lead and coordinate with the Ministry of Finance to submit to the Prime Minister for consideration and decision;

i) Upon receiving support, the Chairmen of People's Committees at various levels shall immediately organize assistance for beneficiaries in accordance with regulations;

k) At the end of each assistance period, the People's Committees at various levels shall be responsible for compiling and reporting the results of the assistance.

Article 13. Support for Seriously Injured Persons

1. Seriously injured persons due to natural disasters, fires; severe traffic accidents, extremely serious workplace accidents, or other force majeure reasons occurring at their place of residence or outside their place of residence shall be considered for support at a level equal to ten times the social assistance standard specified in Clause 1, Article 4 of this Decree.

The procedure for considering support shall be implemented in accordance with the provisions of Clause 3, Article 12 of this Decree.

2. In cases where seriously injured persons outside their place of residence as stipulated in Clause 1 of this Article have no relatives to care for them, the agency, organization directly providing first aid and treatment shall issue a document requesting the Chairman of the People's Committee at the district level where the first aid and treatment were provided to decide on support at the level specified in Clause 1 of this Article.

Within two days from the date of receipt of the request document, the Chairman of the People's Committee at the district level shall consider and decide.

Article 14. Funeral Expense Support

1. Households with deceased or missing persons due to natural disasters, fires; severe traffic accidents, extremely serious workplace accidents, or other force majeure reasons shall be considered for funeral expense support at a level equal to twenty times the social assistance standard specified in Clause 1, Article 4 of this Decree.

2. Agencies, organizations, or individuals organizing funerals for deceased persons in the cases specified in Clause 1 of this Article not within the commune where the deceased resided shall be supported for actual funeral expenses, but not exceeding thirty times the social assistance standard specified in Clause 1, Article 4 of this Decree.

3. The procedures for supporting funeral expenses shall be carried out as follows:

a) The agency, organization, family, or individual directly organizing the funeral shall submit a request for funeral expense support according to the form prescribed by the Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs, along with the death certificate for the case specified in Clause 1 of this Article or a confirmation from the police station at the commune level for the case specified in Clause 2 of this Article to the Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level;

b) The procedure for supporting funeral expenses shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Clause 3, Article 12 of this Decree.

Article 15. Support for Housing Construction and Repair

1. Poor households, near-poor households, and families in difficult circumstances whose houses have been completely destroyed, collapsed, washed away, or burned down due to natural disasters, fires, or other force majeure reasons and who have no place to live shall be considered for support with a maximum cost of VND 20,000,000 per household for housing construction.

2. Households that must urgently relocate their houses according to the decision of the competent authority due to the risk of landslides, floods, natural disasters, fires, or other force majeure reasons shall be considered for support with a maximum cost of VND 20,000,000 per household for relocation expenses.

3. Poor households, near-poor households, and families in difficult circumstances whose houses have been severely damaged due to natural disasters, fires, or other force majeure reasons and are uninhabitable shall be considered for support with a maximum cost of VND 15,000,000 per household for house repair expenses.

4. The procedures for considering support for housing construction and repair shall be carried out in accordance with the following provisions:

a) Households submit a Request Form for Housing Support according to the model prescribed by the Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs to the Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level.

b) The procedure for considering housing support shall be implemented in accordance with the provisions of Clause 3, Article 12 of this Decree.

Article 16. Emergency Support for Children When Parents Die or Go Missing Due to Natural Disasters, Fires, or Other Force Majeure Reasons

1. Children who have both parents die or go missing due to natural disasters, fires, or other force majeure reasons and who have no relatives to care for and raise them shall be supported in accordance with the provisions of Clause 2, Article 19 of this Decree.

2. The procedures for supporting children as stipulated in Clause 1 of this Article shall be implemented in accordance with the provisions of Clause 1, Article 22 of this Decree.

Article 17. Support for Job Creation and Production Development

Households whose main production means and materials have been lost due to natural disasters, fires, or other force majeure reasons, and who have lost their jobs, shall be considered for assistance in job creation and production development in accordance with the relevant regulations.

Chapter IV

COMMUNITY CARE AND RAISING

Article 18. Subjects Eligible for Community Care and Raising

1. The subjects eligible for monthly community care and raising include:

a) The subjects specified in Clause 1, Article 5 of this Decree;

b) The subjects specified in Point c, Clause 5, Article 5 of this Decree;

c) Severely disabled children and adults as defined by the law on persons with disabilities.

2. The subjects requiring urgent protection and eligible for temporary community care and raising include:

a) Children whose both parents have died or gone missing as defined by the law and who have no relatives to care for and raise them or whose relatives are unable to do so;

b) Victims of domestic violence; victims of sexual abuse; victims of trafficking; victims of forced labor who require urgent protection while waiting to be returned to their place of residence or transferred to social welfare institutions or social homes;

c) Children and beggars who are waiting to be returned to their place of residence or transferred to social welfare institutions or social homes;

d) Other subjects requiring urgent protection as decided by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee.

3. The period for temporary community care and raising for the subjects specified in Clause 2 of this Article shall not exceed three months.

Article 19. Treatment for subjects receiving care and support

1. The subjects specified in Clause 1, Article 18 of this Decree shall enjoy the following benefits:

a) Monthly social allowance as prescribed in Article 6 of this Decree;

b) Issuance of health insurance cards as prescribed in Article 9 of this Decree;

c) Educational assistance, vocational training, and skill teaching as prescribed in Article 10 of this Decree;

d) Funeral expense support as prescribed in Article 11 of this Decree.

2. The subjects specified in Clause 2, Article 18 of this Decree, when living with the care and support household, shall be supported as follows:

a) Food expenses during the time they live with the care and support household;

b) Medical treatment costs in cases where they need to be treated at medical examination and treatment facilities without having a health insurance card;

c) Costs for transporting the subject back to their place of residence or to a social welfare facility or community home.

3. The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs shall provide guidance on Clause 2 of this Article.

Article 20. Treatment for households and individuals providing care and support

Households and individuals providing care and support for social assistance beneficiaries in the community shall enjoy the following benefits:

1. Monthly financial support for care and support, at a minimum level for each beneficiary, equal to the social assistance standard stipulated in Clause 1, Article 4 of this Decree multiplied by the corresponding coefficient as follows:

a) Coefficient 2.5 for cases where children under four years old, as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 5 of this Decree, are cared for and supported;

b) Coefficient 1.5 for cases where children from four to under sixteen years old, as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 5 of this Decree, and those stipulated in Point c, Clause 5, Article 5 of this Decree, are cared for and supported;

c) Coefficient for cases where persons with severe disabilities are cared for and supported, implemented according to the provisions of Decree No. 28/2012/NĐ-CP;

2. Guidance and vocational training in care and support;

3. Priority loans, vocational training for job creation, household economic development, and other preferential policies as prescribed by relevant laws;

4. The Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs shall provide guidance on Clause 2 of this Article.

1. The application dossier for financial support for care and support for social assistance beneficiaries includes:

a) A care and support registration form confirmed by the Chairman of the People's Committee of the commune to meet the conditions, according to the model prescribed by the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs;

b) A copy of the household registration book of the person receiving care and support or a confirmation document from the police station of the commune regarding the residence of the person receiving care and support;

c) A registration form of the beneficiary receiving care and support, according to the model prescribed by the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs.

2. The procedure for considering financial support for care and support for the subjects specified in Clause 1, Article 5 and Point c, Clause 5, Article 5 of this Decree shall be carried out according to the provisions of Article 8 of this Decree.

Financial support for care and support begins from the month the Chairman of the People's Committee of the district signs the decision on financial support for care and support.

3. The application dossier and procedures for financial support for care and support for the subjects specified in Point c, Clause 1, Article 18 of this Decree shall be carried out according to the provisions of Decree No. 28/2012/NĐ-CP.

Article 22. Procedures for receiving and caring for individuals requiring urgent protection

1. The procedures for receiving and caring for individuals specified in Point a Clause 2 Article 18 of this Decree shall be implemented as follows:

a) The village head shall prepare a list of individuals and organizations, individuals, or households capable of receiving and caring for such individuals within the village and submit it to the Review Board.

b) The Review Board shall examine and submit to the Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level for issuance of a document to the Department of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs.

c) The Department of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs shall review and submit to the Chairman of the People's Committee at the district level for a decision on support. In cases where there is no support, a written response must be provided with clear reasons stated.

d) The Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level shall organize the transfer of the individual and hand over to the organization, individual, or household receiving and caring for the individual immediately after the decision on support by the Chairman of the People's Committee at the district level.

2. The procedures for individuals specified in Points b, c, and d Clause 2 Article 18 of this Decree shall be implemented as follows:

a) The individual or the guardian of the individual shall submit a petition along with a record of the abuse or harm incident and a confirmation of injury status from a medical facility (if applicable) to the Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level.

The commune-level civil servant responsible for labor, invalids, and social affairs work where children or beggars without stable residence have been abused or harmed shall be responsible for preparing the file.

b) The Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level shall organize inspections, verifications, and issue a document to the Department of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs.

c) The Department of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs shall review and submit to the Chairman of the People's Committee at the district level for a decision. In cases where there is no support, a written response must be provided with clear reasons stated.

d) The Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level shall organize the transfer of the individual and hand over to the organization, individual, or household receiving and caring for the individual immediately after the decision by the Chairman of the People's Committee at the district level.

Article 23. Conditions and responsibilities of persons receiving and caring for children

1. Persons receiving and caring for children must meet the following conditions:

a) Possess full capacity for civil acts and implement well the policies of the Party and laws of the State;

b) Voluntarily receive and care for children;

c) Have a stable place of residence and accommodation for the children being received and cared for;

d) Have economic, health, and experience conditions suitable for caring for children;

đ) If living with a spouse, the spouse must also meet the conditions stipulated in Point a and Point b of this Clause.

2. In cases where grandparents, aunts, uncles, or siblings receive and care for children as specified in Clause 1 Article 5 of this Decree but do not meet the conditions stipulated in Points a, c, and d Clause 1 of this Article, they may still be considered for the policy stipulated in Article 20 of this Decree.

3. Persons receiving and caring for children must fulfill the following responsibilities:

a) Ensure conditions for children to attend school, receive healthcare, play, and entertain;

b) Provide safe and hygienic accommodation for children;

c) Treat children equally;

d) To fulfill other obligations prescribed by law.

4. Situations where continued receipt and care for children is not allowed:

a) Engaging in abusive behavior towards the child being received and cared for;

b) Exploiting the care and upbringing of the child for personal gain;

c) Experiencing economic difficulties or other reasons leading to inability to continue providing care and upbringing for the child;

d) Seriously violating the rights of the child being received and cared for.

Article 24. Conditions and responsibilities for persons receiving care and support for severely disabled individuals and elderly people eligible to reside at social welfare facilities and community homes.

1. Persons receiving care and support for severely disabled individuals must ensure conditions and responsibilities as prescribed in Decree No. 28/2012/NĐ-CP.

2. Persons receiving care and support for elderly people eligible to reside at social welfare facilities and community homes must ensure the following conditions:

a) Possess full capacity for civil acts and implement well the policies of the Party and laws of the State;

b) Having good health and experience in caring for the elderly;

c) Having stable accommodation and accommodation for the elderly;

d) Having economic conditions;

đ) If living with a spouse, the spouse must also meet the conditions stipulated in Point a and Point b of this Clause.

3. In cases where continued care and support for the elderly and disabled individuals is not permitted:

a) Engaging in cruel treatment towards the elderly and disabled individuals;

b) Exploiting the provision of care and support for personal gain;

c) Experiencing economic difficulties or other reasons leading to inability to continue providing care and support for the elderly and disabled individuals;

d) Seriously violating the rights of those under their care and support.

Chapter V

CARE AND SUPPORT AT SOCIAL WELFARE FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY HOMES

Article 25. Subjects eligible for care and support at social welfare facilities and community homes

1. Social welfare beneficiaries with particularly difficult circumstances include:

a) Subjects specified in Clause 1 and Clause 3 of Article 5 of this Decree who are unable to independently sustain their lives and have no caregivers or supporters within the community;

b) Elderly people eligible for care and support at social welfare facilities and community homes as stipulated by laws on the elderly;

c) Disabled children and disabled individuals eligible for care and support at social welfare facilities and community homes as stipulated by laws on the disabled.

2. Emergency protection subjects include:

a) Victims of domestic violence; victims of sexual abuse; victims of trafficking; victims of forced labor;

b) Children and beggars awaiting return to their place of residence;

c) Other emergency protection subjects as decided by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee.

3. The maximum period for care and support for subjects specified in Clause 2 of this Article at social welfare facilities and community homes shall not exceed three months.

4. Voluntary residents at social welfare facilities and community homes include:

a) Elderly people who enter into a care delegation contract;

b) Individuals not falling under the provisions of Clause 1 and Clause 2 of this Article, who do not have living conditions at home and wish to reside at social welfare facilities and community homes.

Article 26. Care and support regimes at social welfare facilities and community homes

Subjects specified in Clause 1 and Clause 2 of Article 25 of this Decree when residing at social welfare facilities and community homes shall enjoy care and support benefits as follows:

1. The lowest monthly subsistence allowance for each subject shall be equal to the social assistance standard level specified in Clause 1 of Article 4 of this Decree multiplied by the corresponding coefficient as follows:

a) Coefficient 5.0 for children under four years old;

b) Coefficient 4.0 for children aged four to under sixteen years or individuals aged sixty years and above;

c) Coefficient 3.0 for individuals aged sixteen to fifty-nine years;

d) Coefficient for disabled individuals and disabled children shall be implemented according to the provisions of Decree No. 28/2012/NĐ-CP;

2. Free issuance of health insurance cards in accordance with laws on health insurance;

3. Funeral expenses assistance at death amounting to twenty times the social assistance standard level;

4. Provision of daily living items, quilts, mosquito nets, mats, summer clothing, winter clothing, underwear, towels, shoes, sandals, toothbrushes, common medications, personal hygiene items monthly for female subjects of reproductive age, schoolbooks, stationery, study materials for subjects currently attending school, and other costs as prescribed;

5. In cases where subjects are entitled to different monthly subsistence allowances as specified in Clause 1 of this Article, they shall only receive the highest level;

6. In cases where subjects have already received monthly subsistence allowances as specified in Clause 1 of this Article, they shall not receive monthly social assistance as stipulated in Article 6 of this Decree.

Article 27. Education, Training, and Employment Support

1. Subjects receiving care and maintenance at social welfare facilities or homes shall enjoy support policies for preschool education, general education, vocational training, secondary specialized education, college, and university education in accordance with the provisions of the law.

2. Subjects specified in Clause 1, Article 5 of this Decree who are 16 years old or older and are currently studying at general education levels, vocational training, secondary specialized education, college, or university shall continue to receive care and maintenance at social welfare facilities or homes until they graduate from their first degree, but not exceeding 22 years old.

3. Children aged 13 or older who are receiving care and maintenance at social welfare facilities or homes and no longer attending general education shall be introduced to vocational training.

4. Subjects specified in Clause 1, Article 5 of this Decree who are 16 years old or older and no longer continuing general education, vocational training, secondary specialized education, college, or university education shall be returned to their previous place of residence. The People's Committee of the commune where the subject previously resided shall be responsible for accepting them and creating conditions for employment and stabilizing their lives.

5. Subjects specified in Clause 1, Article 5 of this Decree who are 16 years old or older and no longer continuing general education, vocational training, secondary specialized education, college, or university education shall be considered for support by social welfare facilities or homes and localities to have housing, employment creation, and monthly social assistance until they can independently establish their lives, but not exceeding 24 months.

Article 28. Authority to Accept into Social Welfare Facilities and Return Subjects to Live in the Community

1. The head of the direct management agency of social welfare facilities or homes decides to accept subjects into social welfare facilities or homes as specified in Clauses 1 and 2, Article 25 of this Decree.

2. The head of social welfare facilities or homes decides to remove subjects from social welfare facilities or homes as specified in Clauses 1 and 2, Article 25 of this Decree.

3. The head of social welfare facilities or homes decides to accept or remove subjects from social welfare facilities or homes as specified in Clause 4, Article 25 of this Decree.

Article 29. Care and Maintenance Service Contract

1. The care and maintenance service contract between the subject and the social welfare facility or home (hereinafter referred to as the service contract) must be established in writing.

2. The service contract ensures the principle of respecting and protecting the rights and legitimate interests of the subject. In cases where the subject is under guardianship, the opinion of the guardian must be obtained.

3. The service contract must include the following main contents:

a) The health status of the subject;

b) Time, location, and method of care and maintenance;

c) Costs of care and maintenance, payment methods;

d) Rights and obligations of the subject;

đ) Rights and obligations of the social welfare facility or home;

e) Other contents (if any).

4. The signing, implementation, amendment, supplementation, and termination of the care and maintenance service contract shall be agreed upon by the parties in accordance with the provisions of the law.

Article 30. Documents for Acceptance into Social Welfare Facilities and Homes

1. Documents for acceptance into social welfare facilities or homes for subjects specified in Clause 1, Article 25 of this Decree include:

a) Application form of the subject or guardian according to the model prescribed by the Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs;

b) Curriculum vitae of the subject according to the model prescribed by the Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs, confirmed by the People's Committee of the commune;

c) Application form for social assistance according to the model prescribed by the Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs;

d) Copy of birth certificate for children, in cases where children are abandoned, registration procedures for birth certificates must be carried out according to the law on household registration;

đ) Confirmation by the competent health authority in cases of HIV infection;

e) Conclusion report of the Review Board;

g) Decision to accept issued by the Chairman of the People's Committee of the commune for cases managed by the commune-level home;

h) Decision to accept issued by the Chairman of the People's Committee of the district for cases accepted into social welfare facilities or homes managed by the district level;

i) Decision to accept issued by the Director of the Department of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs for cases accepted into social welfare facilities or homes managed by the provincial level;

k) Related documents (if any).

2. Documents for application to be accepted into social welfare facilities for subjects specified in Clause 2, Article 25 of this Decree include:

a) Application form of the subject or guardian according to the model prescribed by the Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs;

b) Application form for social assistance according to the model prescribed by the Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs;

c) Copy of identity card or other personal identification documents of the subject (if available);

d) Minutes in cases of emergency posing a threat to the life of the subject;

đ) Request letter from the Chairman of the People's Committee of the commune where the subject resides or where urgent protection is needed;

e) Decision to accept issued by the competent state authority.

3. Documents for acceptance into social welfare facilities or homes for subjects specified in Clause 4, Article 25 of this Decree include:

a) Documents as stipulated in points a, b, c, and d of Clause 1 of this Article;

b) Care and maintenance service contract;

c) Other related documents (if any).

Article 31. Procedures for Admission to Social Welfare Facilities and Social Houses

1. The procedures for admission to care and support for subjects as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 25 of this Decree shall be implemented as follows:

a) The subject or guardian shall submit documents as prescribed at Points a, b, c, d, and đ of Clause 1, Article 30 of this Decree to the Chairman of the People's Committee of the commune.

b) Within fifteen working days from the date of receipt of the subject's dossier, the Review Board shall be responsible for reviewing and publicly posting the review results at the office of the People's Committee of the commune for seven working days, except for information about HIV of the subject.

Upon completion of the public posting period, if there are no complaints, the Review Board shall supplement the minutes of the Review Board's conclusion and submit it to the Chairman of the People's Committee of the commune for a decision to admit the subject to care and support at the social house under the commune's management or send a document to the Department of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs.

In case of complaints during the public posting period, within ten working days from the date of receipt of the complaint, the Review Board shall be responsible for verifying, examining, concluding specifically, and publicly announcing before the people, and submitting it to the Chairman of the People's Committee of the commune for a decision to admit the subject to care and support at the social house under the commune's management or sending a document to the Department of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs;

c) Within seven working days from the date of receipt of the subject's dossier and the proposal of the Chairman of the People's Committee of the commune, the Department of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs shall examine and submit it to the Chairman of the People's Committee of the district for a decision;

d) Within three working days from the date of receipt of the proposal from the Department of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs, the Chairman of the People's Committee of the district shall decide on admitting the subject to care and support at the social welfare facility or social house under his/her authority or send a proposal to the Director of the Department of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs;

đ) Within seven working days from the date of receipt of the subject's dossier and the proposal of the Chairman of the People's Committee of the district, the Director of the Department of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs shall decide on admitting the subject to care and support at the social welfare facility or social house under his/her authority;

e) If the subject is not admitted to care and support, the agency receiving the subject's dossier must respond in writing and specify the reasons.

2. The procedures for admission to social welfare facilities and social houses for subjects as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 25 of this Decree shall be implemented as follows:

a) When discovering an urgent need for protection, the commune-level civil servant responsible for labor, invalids, and social affairs shall prepare a record; if it is deemed necessary to admit the subject to care and support at a social welfare facility or social house, they shall guide the subject and family to prepare the dossier according to regulations;

b) Based on the subject's dossier, the Chairman of the People's Committee of the commune shall decide to admit the subject to care and support at the social house under his/her authority or send a document to the Department of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs for submission to the Chairman of the People's Committee of the district for a decision;

c) Upon receipt of the subject's dossier and the proposal of the Chairman of the People's Committee of the commune, the Department of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs shall be responsible for examining and submitting it to the Chairman of the People's Committee of the district for a decision to admit the subject to care and support at the social welfare facility or social house under his/her authority or send a document to the Department of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs;

d) Upon receipt of the subject's dossier and the proposal of the Chairman of the People's Committee of the district, the Director of the Department of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs shall decide to admit the subject to care and support at the social welfare facility or social house under his/her authority;

đ) If the subject is not admitted to care and support, the agency receiving the subject's dossier must respond in writing and specify the reasons;

e) The Chairman of the People's Committee of the commune shall be responsible for organizing the transfer and handover of the subject to the social welfare facility or social house.

3. The procedures for deciding admission to social welfare facilities and social houses for subjects as stipulated in Clause 4, Article 25 of this Decree shall be implemented as follows:

a) The subject or guardian shall prepare the dossier as prescribed in Clause 3, Article 30 of this Decree and submit it to the social welfare facility or social house;

b) Upon receipt of the subject's dossier, the head of the social welfare facility or social house shall decide to admit and sign a service care contract in accordance with regulations.

Chapter VI

SOCIAL ASSISTANCE REVIEW BOARD

Article 32. Members of the Review Board

The Review Board shall be established by the Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level, consisting of the following members:

1. The Chairman or Vice-Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level shall be the Chairman of the Review Board;

2. The civil servant at the commune level responsible for labor, war invalids, and social affairs work shall be the Vice-Chairman of the Review Board;

3. Other members of the Review Board include:

a) The civil servant at the commune level responsible for judicial work and household registration;

b) The head of the commune-level health station;

c) The Chairman or Vice-Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee at the commune level;

d) The Secretary or Deputy Secretary of the Communist Youth Union at the commune level;

đ) The Chairman or Vice-Chairman of the Vietnam Women's Union at the commune level;

e) The Chairman or Vice-Chairman of the Vietnam Farmers' Association at the commune level (if any);

g) The Chairman or Vice-Chairman of the Vietnam Veterans Association at the commune level;

h) The Chairman or Vice-Chairman of the Commune Senior Citizens' Association;

i) The Chairman or Vice-Chairman of the Disabled Persons' Association at the commune level (if any);

k) Other members as decided by the Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level.

Article 33. Activities of the Review Board

1. The Chairman of the Review Board is responsible for organizing and chairing the activities of the Review Board.

2. The Review Board operates on a collective basis, meetings are only valid when attended by at least two-thirds of the members.

3. The conclusion of the Review Board is adopted through voting by majority; in case of a tie vote, the decision is made according to the opinion of the Chairman of the Review Board. The conclusion document of the Review Board follows the model prescribed by the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids, and Social Affairs.

4. The Review Board makes independent decisions and bears responsibility under the law for its decisions.

5. The Ministry of Labor, War Invalids, and Social Affairs, and the Ministry of Finance shall provide detailed regulations regarding the operating budget of the Review Board.

Chapter VII

EXPENSES FOR IMPLEMENTATION

Article 34. Budget for Implementing Regular Social Assistance Policies

1. The budget for implementing regular social assistance policies, supporting community care, and policy payments; publicity, target verification; information technology application; staff training and capacity enhancement; and supervision and inspection shall be carried out in accordance with the state budget law.

2. The budget to ensure care and maintenance for beneficiaries as stipulated in Clause 1 and Clause 2 of Article 25 of this Decree shall be implemented as follows:

a) For social welfare institutions and public social houses at any level, the budget shall be guaranteed within the social security expenditure plan at that level;

b) For social welfare institutions and non-public social houses, the budget shall be allocated within the social security expenditure plan of the provincial budget.

3. The regular operational budget, basic construction investment, and other expenses of social welfare institutions and social houses shall be implemented in accordance with the law. Social welfare institutions and social houses may accept, use, and manage funds and materials contributed and donated by organizations and individuals for charitable purposes; ensuring proper use, correct allocation, and settlement in accordance with the law.

4. The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids, and Social Affairs shall provide guidance on the implementation of Clause 1 and Clause 2 of this Article.

Article 35. Funding for emergency assistance

1. The funding for emergency assistance includes:

a) Local budget self-balancing in accordance with the laws on state budget;

b) Assistance from organizations and individuals within and outside the country directly supporting localities or through agencies and organizations.

2. In cases where natural disasters or fires occur on a wide scale causing significant damage and the funding sources specified in Clause 1 of this Article are insufficient to provide emergency assistance, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee shall report to the Ministry of Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs and the Ministry of Finance for consolidation and submission to the Prime Minister for consideration and decision on providing food aid and funding from the central government budget.

Article 36. Management of social assistance funding

The preparation of budgets, allocation, execution, and settlement of accounts for implementing social assistance policies shall be carried out in accordance with the laws on state budget.

Chapter VIII

IMPLEMENTATION

Article 37. Implementation of regular social assistance policy payments and support for community care and maintenance

1. Regular social assistance policies and support for community care and maintenance must be paid promptly, fully, and to the correct beneficiaries.

2. The Ministry of Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs and the Ministry of Finance shall guide Clause 1 of this Article.

Article 38. Responsibilities of ministries and sectors

1. The Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs shall be responsible for:

a) Guide the implementation of this Decree in accordance with the provisions;

b) Promote and disseminate policies and laws on social assistance;

c) Apply information technology to manage beneficiaries;

d) Train and enhance officials responsible for implementing social assistance policies;

đ) Inspect and audit the implementation of regulations stipulated in this Decree.

2. Ministries and ministerial-level agencies within their respective authority and responsibilities have the responsibility to guide and organize the implementation of this Decree.

Article 39. Responsibilities of the Provincial People's Committees

1. Implement social assistance regimes and policies for beneficiaries as prescribed in this Decree.

2. Allocate funds to ensure the implementation of regimes and policies as prescribed in this Decree.

3. Decide on payment methods suitable to the actual situation of the locality towards transitioning social assistance policy payments from state agencies to service organizations.

4. Inspect and audit the implementation of social assistance policies at the local level.

Chapter IX

IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS

Article 40. Transitional Provisions

1. Beneficiaries currently receiving benefits under Decree No. 67/2007/NĐ-CP dated April 13, 2007 of the Government on social assistance policies for social welfare recipients, Decree No. 13/2010/NĐ-CP dated February 27, 2010 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 67/2007/NĐ-CP dated April 13, 2007 of the Government on social assistance policies for social welfare recipients, Decree No. 06/2011/NĐ-CP dated January 14, 2011 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain articles of the Law on Elderly Persons, and Decree No. 28/2012/NĐ-CP dated April 10, 2012 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain articles of the Law on Persons with Disabilities shall be transferred to the corresponding levels and coefficients prescribed in this Decree from the date this Decree takes effect.

2. The Ministry of Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs shall guide the procedures for transferring the levels and coefficients prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article.

Article 41. Effective Date

1. This Decree takes effect from January 1, 2014.

2. Decree No. 67/2007/NĐ-CP dated April 13, 2007 of the Government on social assistance policies for social welfare recipients, Decree No. 13/2010/NĐ-CP dated February 27, 2010 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 67/2007/NĐ-CP dated April 13, 2007 of the Government on social assistance policies for social welfare recipients, Article 6 of Decree No. 06/2011/NĐ-CP dated January 14, 2011 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain articles of the Law on Elderly Persons, and Decision No. 38/2004/QĐ-TTg dated March 17, 2004 of the Prime Minister on financial assistance policies for families and individuals receiving orphaned and abandoned children will cease to be effective from the date this Decree takes effect.

Article 42. Responsibility for Implementation

Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of government-affiliated agencies, Chairpersons of provincial People's Committees directly under the Central Government shall be responsible for implementing this Decree.