Hanoi Aims for 100% Student Health Insurance Coverage in Online Dialogue
Hanoi's Social Insurance Agency will host an online dialogue on October 8th to address health insurance for students. With a current coverage rate of 99.46%, the event aims to further promote enrollment and answer questions. The annual insurance premium for students is VND 683,100, with the state budget supporting half.
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