Can male taking sterilization measures be eligible for health insurance in Vietnam?
In my unit, there is a male employee who intends to take sterilization measures at the hospital. It is not known how many days he is entitled to social insurance leave. In addition, when I take sterilization measures like that, can I enjoy health insurance in Vietnam?
Can male taking sterilization measures be eligible for health insurance in Vietnam?
According to Article 37 of the Law on Social Insurance 2014, leave period when taking contraceptive measures is as follows:
1. When taking contraceptive measures, employees are entitled to the maternity benefits as prescribed by competent health establishments. The maximum leave period is:
a/ 7 days, for female employees implanted with intrauterine devices;
b/ 15 days, for employees taking sterilization measures.
2. The maternity leave period specified in Clause 1 of this Article is inclusive of public holidays, New Year holidays and weekends.
Thus, male employees who take sterilization measures are entitled to maternity leave as indicated by a competent medical examination and treatment facility for a maximum period of 07 days in Vietnam.
In addition, in Article 23 of the Law on Health Insurance 2008, cases not eligible for health insurance benefits include:
1. Cases specified in Clause 1 of Article 21 in which costs have been paid by the state budget.
2. Convalescence at sanatoria or convalescence establishments.
3. Medical check-up.
4. Prenatal tests and diagnosis for non-treatment purposes.
5. Use of obstetric supportive techniques, family planning services or abortion services, except for cases of discontinuation of pregnancy due to fetal or maternal diseases.
6. Use of aesthetic services.
7. Treatment of squint, short-sightedness and refractive defects.
8. Use of prostheses including artificial limbs, eyes, teeth, glasses, hearing aids or movement aids in medical examination, treatment and function rehabilitation.
9. Medical examination, treatment and function rehabilitation in case of occupational diseases, labor accidents or disasters.
10. Medical examination and treatment in case of suicide or self-inflicted injuries.
11. Medical examination and treatment for addiction to drugs, alcohol or other habit-forming substances.
12. Medical examination and treatment of physical or mental injuries caused by the injured’s law-breaking acts.
13. Medical assessment, forensic examination, forensic mental examination.
14. Participation in clinical trials or scientific research.
It can be seen that sterilization is considered to be the use of family planning services. Therefore, this employee is not eligible for health insurance benefits in Vietnam.
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