To research and develop health insurance payment policies for people with disabilities using rehabilitation tools in Vietnam

To research and develop health insurance payment policies for people with disabilities using rehabilitation tools in Vietnam

According to Decision 569/QĐ-TTg, in the task and solution of perfecting institutions, policies, and laws and strengthening inter-sectoral coordination, the Prime Minister of Vietnam requested:

- Researching and developing health insurance payment policies for people with disabilities using rehabilitation tools, assistive technology, rehabilitation equipment and materials, individual-specific medical equipment, and community-based rehabilitation activities.

- Continuong to review, research, amend, supplement, and complete the provisions of the law on rehabilitation of people with disabilities to meet the requirements of practical assurance for people with disabilities, people in need of care and rehabilitation.

- Building and developing codes of professions and codes of training in rehabilitation. Build career titles in the field of rehabilitation (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Psychotherapy, Rehabilitation Instruments) and professional competency standards for rehabilitation.

Building job placements for career titles in the field of rehabilitation.

- Strengthening coordination among ministries and sectors in directing, guiding, inspecting, examining, and supervising the operation of rehabilitation facilities.

To encourage the development of a network of non-public rehabilitation facilities in Vietnam

Specifically, the Prime Minister requested to maintain, strengthen, consolidate, and develop the existing rehabilitation hospitals, pay attention to invest in the leading rehabilitation hospitals in the industry and region according to the plan, and develop rehabilitation centers and departments of provincial and district health facilities.

Encourage the development of a network of non-public rehabilitation facilities.

More details can be found in Decision 569/QĐ-TTg effective from May 24, 2023.

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