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Circular No. 16/2004/TT-BLDTBXH guiding the implementation of Decree No. 168/2004/NĐ-CP dated September 20, 2004 of the Government amending and supplementing some articles of Decree No. 07/2000/NĐ-CP dated March 9, 2000 of the Government on social assistance policies.

This Circular guides the implementation of social assistance policies for children infected with HIV/AIDS at social welfare institutions, the review process, issuance of health insurance cards, and medical examination and treatment, while changing the model of decisions on regular social assistance allowances. The document applies to competent authorities implementing this policy.

Document No.16/2004/TT-BLĐTBXH
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Home Affairs
Signed byĐàm Hữu Đắc — Thứ trưởng
Updated30/06/2026
SectorLabour, War Invalids and Social Affairs
FieldUncategorized
Issued date12/11/2004
Effective date01/01/2005
Expiry date26/08/2007
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

This Circular guides the implementation of social assistance policies for children infected with HIV/AIDS at social welfare institutions, the review process, issuance of health insurance cards, and medical examination and treatment, while changing the model of decisions on regular social assistance allowances. The document applies to competent authorities implementing this policy.

Scope of application

State social welfare institutions, People's Committees of districts, towns, cities, Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, competent health agencies.

Key points

  • Children at state social welfare institutions infected with HIV/AIDS shall receive the lowest living allowance stipulated in Decree No. 168/2004/NĐ-CP.
  • The review and admission process for children infected with HIV/AIDS into social welfare institutions shall be carried out according to Circular No. 18/2000/TT-BLDTBXH.
  • Those specified in Clauses 1, 2, and 3 of Article 2 of Decree No. 168/2004/NĐ-CP shall be issued health insurance cards and provided medical examination and treatment in accordance with Decree No. 58/1998/NĐ-CP.
  • The model of decisions on regular social assistance allowances at communes, wards, and towns changes according to this Circular.
  • This Circular takes effect from January 1, 2005.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Helps children infected with HIV/AIDS receive healthcare and living expense support, improving their quality of life.
  • Negative impact: Time is required for social welfare institutions to adjust the review process and issuance of health insurance cards.

❓ Frequently asked questions

How do children infected with HIV/AIDS at social welfare institutions receive living expense allowances?

Children infected with HIV/AIDS at state social welfare institutions shall receive the lowest living allowance stipulated in Clause 2, Article 2 of Decree No. 168/2004/NĐ-CP.

What is the review process for admitting children infected with HIV/AIDS into social welfare institutions?

The review process is carried out according to Circular No. 18/2000/TT-BLDTBXH dated July 28, 2000 of the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs.

How are children infected with HIV/AIDS issued health insurance cards?

Those specified in Clauses 1, 2, and 3 of Article 2 of Decree No. 168/2004/NĐ-CP shall be issued health insurance cards and provided medical examination and treatment in accordance with Decree No. 58/1998/NĐ-CP.

How does the model of decisions on regular social assistance allowances change?

Model No. 04/LDTB&XH-BTXH (Decision of the People's Committee of districts, towns, cities) is replaced by Model No. 04/LĐ-TBXH-BTXH attached to this Circular.

When does this Circular take effect?

This Circular takes effect from January 1, 2005.

Full text

CIRCULAR

Guidelines for Implementing Decree No. 168/2004/NĐ-CP dated September 20, 2004 of the Government
amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 07/2000/NĐ-CP dated March 9, 2000
of the Government on social assistance policies
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Pursuant to Decree No. 168/2004/NĐ-CP dated September 20, 2004 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 07/2000/NĐ-CP dated March 9, 2000 of the Government on social assistance policies; the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs hereby issues guidelines for implementing this Decree as follows:
1. Children residing at state-run social welfare institutions, who have been diagnosed as HIV/AIDS positive by a competent health authority (as stipulated in Decision No. 3052/2000/QĐ-BYT dated August 29, 2000 of the Minister of Health on issuing standards for laboratories authorized to confirm HIV-positive cases), shall be entitled to the lowest subsistence allowance level, which is equivalent to the amount prescribed in Clause 2, Article 2 of Decree No. 168/2004/NĐ-CP dated September 20, 2004 of the Government on social assistance policies.
2. The process of reviewing, accepting children infected with HIV/AIDS into social welfare institutions shall be carried out in accordance with Circular No. 18/2000/TT-BLĐTBXH dated July 28, 2000 of the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs guiding the implementation of certain articles of Decree No. 07/2000/NĐ-CP dated March 9, 2000 of the Government on social assistance policies.
3. Subjects specified in Clauses 1, 2, and 3 of Article 2 of Decree No. 168/2004/NĐ-CP dated September 20, 2004 of the Government shall be issued health insurance cards and provided medical examination and treatment in accordance with Decree No. 58/1998/NĐ-CP dated August 13, 1998 of the Government on issuing the Health Insurance Regulations and Circular No. 17/1998/TT-BYT dated December 19, 1998 of the Ministry of Health on guiding the implementation of medical examination and treatment, the use of the Medical Examination and Treatment Fund, and the settlement of medical examination and treatment costs under health insurance.
4. Model No. 04/LĐTB&XH-BTXH (Decision of the People's Committee of Districts, Counties, and Towns on receiving regular social assistance allowances at communes, wards, and towns) promulgated by Circular No. 18/2000/TT-BLĐTBXH dated July 28, 2000 shall be replaced by Model No. 04/LĐ-TBXH-BTXH attached hereto (Decision of the Chairman of the People's Committee of Districts, Counties, and Towns on receiving regular social assistance allowances at communes, wards, and towns).
5. This Circular shall take effect from January 1, 2005.
Any difficulties encountered during implementation should be promptly reported to the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs for study and resolution./.
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