Why Vietnamese Health Insurance Holders Still Pay Out-of-Pocket Despite 100% Coverage
Vietnam's Social Security Administration has clarified why patients may still incur out-of-pocket expenses even with 100% health insurance coverage. The coverage rate applies only to costs within the defined scope and eligible medications/materials, not the entire bill, necessitating patient co-payments for additional expenses.
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