The minister admitted that the Law on Health Insurance and Decree 146 contain inconsistent regulations, resulting in problems in paying health insurance benefits. The Government has assigned the Health Ministry to work with Vietnam Social Insurance and other relevant ministries, agencies to amend Decree 146. With the revised decree, difficulties in the implementation of health insurance policy are expected to be tackled, she said. About health insurance for students, she said it will be considered when the Law on Health Insurance is revised, slated for 2023. It is set to integrate climate change content into regional, provincial and urban planning works; and to develop plans and technical manuals serving climate change response.
