Joint Circular No. 17/2008/TTLT-BTC-BLDTBXH amends and supplements Joint Circular No. 117/2007/TTLT-BTC-BLDTBXH on the responsibility for contributions and allowance regimes for prostitutes and drug addicts. It provides detailed medical support for cases of injury due to work accidents or serious illness, while stipulating the maximum level of support at 1,000,000 VND per person per treatment session.
Scope of application
Prostitutes and drug addicts temporarily residing at the Rehabilitation-Correction-Labor Center.
Key points
- Drug addicts and prostitutes injured in work accidents shall be promptly treated and rescued; if they suffer from serious illness or incur incurable diseases beyond the capacity of the Center, hospitalization costs during the stay will be borne by themselves or their families, but those who are policy beneficiaries or whose family circumstances are extremely difficult will be supported with 50% or the full cost of treatment (maximum 1,000,000 VND per person per treatment session).
- Drug addicts and prostitutes under the age of majority and temporary residents will be subsidized 100% of the cost of treatment.
- During the stay at the Center, if there are issues regarding medical support, they should be reported promptly to the relevant ministries for resolution.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Medical support for prostitutes and drug addicts helps improve health, reduce economic burdens on individuals and families.
- Negative impact: It may cause inconvenience in managing and operating the Rehabilitation-Correction-Labor Center due to the need to verify the difficult circumstances of the people.
❓ Frequently asked questions
How are prostitutes and drug addicts who are injured in work accidents supported?
If they are injured in a work accident during their stay at the Center, they will be promptly treated and rescued. If they suffer from serious illness or incur incurable diseases beyond the capacity of the Center, hospitalization costs during the stay will be borne by themselves or their families, but those who are policy beneficiaries or whose family circumstances are extremely difficult will be supported with 50% or the full cost of treatment (maximum 1,000,000 VND per person per treatment session).
How are underage prostitutes and drug addicts supported?
Underage prostitutes and drug addicts will be subsidized 100% of the cost of treatment.
How does the Rehabilitation-Correction-Labor Center support treatment costs?
If temporary residents have already paid the treatment costs from the time Joint Circular No. 117/2007/TTLT-BTC-BLDTBXH took effect until before this Circular took effect, the Rehabilitation-Correction-Labor Center will reimburse 100% of the treatment costs according to the hospital fee receipt of public healthcare facilities.
Are prostitutes and drug addicts suffering from serious illnesses entitled to medical support?
If they suffer from serious illness or incur incurable diseases beyond the capacity of the Center, hospitalization costs during the stay will be borne by themselves or their families, but those who are policy beneficiaries or whose family circumstances are extremely difficult will be supported with 50% or the full cost of treatment (maximum 1,000,000 VND per person per treatment session).
What is the duration of application of this Circular?
This Circular takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Full text
JOINT CIRCULAR
OF THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE - MINISTRY OF LABOUR, INVALIDS AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS
NUMBER 17/2008/TTLT-BTC-BLDTBXH DATE FEBRUARY 13, 2008
GUIDELINES FOR AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING JOINT CIRCULAR NO. 117/2007/TTLT-BTC-BLDTBXH DATED OCTOBER 1, 2007 OF THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE - MINISTRY OF LABOUR, INVALIDS AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS
Pursuant to Decree No. 43/2005/NĐ-CP dated April 5, 2005 of the Government on the placement of drug addicts and prostitutes without fixed residence for temporary stay at medical facilities,
The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs hereby issue guidelines for amending and supplementing Joint Circular No. 117/2007/TTLT-BTC-BLDTBXH dated October 1, 2007 of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs guiding responsibilities for contributions and assistance for prostitutes and drug addicts as follows:
1. Amend bullet point 4, point b, Clause 1, Section III, Joint Circular No. 117/2007/TTLT-BTC-BLDTBXH as follows:
"During the period of implementing the decision or temporarily residing at the Centre, if a drug addict or prostitute suffers from work-related injuries and receives timely first aid and emergency care until the injury stabilizes, in cases of serious illness or critical diseases that exceed the treatment capacity of the Centre, they must be transferred to state hospitals for treatment, with the hospitalization costs borne by themselves or their families. Those who are policy beneficiaries or whose family circumstances are extremely difficult, confirmed by the People's Committee of the commune, may be considered for support of 50% or the full cost of treatment but not exceeding 1,000,000 VND per person per treatment session. For underage drug addicts, prostitutes, and those temporarily residing, 100% of the treatment costs will be provided."
Implementation:
This Circular shall take effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
For individuals who have already paid for their treatment costs during the period from when Joint Circular No. 117/2007/TTLT-BTC-BLDTBXH took effect until before this Circular takes effect, the Centre for Treatment-Education-Social Work shall reimburse 100% of the treatment costs based on the hospital fee receipts issued by public health facilities. Other provisions in Joint Circular No. 117/2007/TTLT-BTC-BLDTBXH dated October 1, 2007 of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs guiding responsibilities for contributions and assistance for prostitutes and drug addicts remain in effect.
During implementation, any difficulties should be promptly reported to the joint ministries for study and resolution./.
| DEPUTY MINISTER MINISTRY OF LABOR - INVALIDS AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS Dam Huu DAC | DEPUTY MINISTER MINISTRY OF FINANCE Do Hoang Anh Tuan |
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