The family of Private First Class Nguyen Van Truong, a soldier of Platoon 7, Company 3, Battalion 17, is in a particularly difficult situation. Truong's mother has a heart disease, and the monthly cost of hospital treatment is about 2 million VND. The younger brother is still in school age, so it is very difficult. Since joining the army, according to the provisions of the Law on Health Insurance, the father and mother of a soldier are issued a health insurance card, which helps Private First Class Nguyen Van Truong's family reduce the burden of paying for medicine and monthly hospital fees for his mother. Private First Class Nguyen Van Truong shared: "I was very happy when I received my parents' health insurance card and immediately sent it to my family. This not only helps my family reduce their difficulties but also helps me feel more secure at work."

Officers of Battalion 17, Division 2, educate soldiers about the benefits of health insurance cards for soldiers.

We learned that the agencies and units in Division 2 have proactively done a good job of propaganda and education about the meaning and role of health insurance for soldiers and their relatives. For new soldiers, right from the first days of enlistment, all soldiers are introduced to the regime, policies and benefits enjoyed by non-commissioned officers and soldiers during their service as well as the benefits of soldiers and their relatives when participating in health insurance. Many good models and initiatives on propaganda and education through internal radio, using billboards, banners, and slogans about health insurance; organizing integrated education on the meaning and role of health insurance in political education; organizing youth forum activities, seminars, etc. have contributed to orienting and raising soldiers' awareness of the position, role and significance of health insurance for soldiers and their relatives.

Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Long Vong, Deputy Division Commander of Division 2, said that in order to effectively carry out policy work with soldiers and the Army's rear, the Party Committee and Division Commander regularly lead and direct functional agencies and grassroots units to effectively implement the instructions of the Ministry of National Defense Social Insurance, especially the steps of checking and verifying information, making declarations, making lists of requests for issuance, receiving and handing over health insurance cards are carried out strictly, without errors or omissions. For new soldiers, the training battalions assign officers to guide them in writing health insurance declarations and checking and confirming specific information.

From the time of filing the application until the soldier and his/her relatives receive the health insurance card, it takes about 15 to 30 days. In addition, when there is a request from a soldier related to the health insurance card, the unit will send a responsible officer to visit and support additional procedures, ensuring the rights and benefits of the soldier and his/her relatives. The effective implementation of the health insurance policy in the unit has contributed to helping each soldier have more confidence and motivation to overcome difficulties, feel secure in their work, and be ready to receive and complete all tasks well.

Article and photos: PHAN DINH