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Decision 313/QD-BHXH of 2026, which amends Decision 2222/QD-BHXH of 2025, adjusts the monthly pension and social-security (BHXH) payment schedule. The changes apply to both payments made via personal accounts and payments made in person at payment points and transaction points, with specific adjustments for May 2026.
Payments via personal accounts: BHXH transfers funds to beneficiaries’ accounts on the first and second working days of each month as announced. This remains the earliest disbursement method during the period.
Payments at payment points (in person): Disbursement is organized from the 2nd to the 10th of each month during business hours. If payments have already been completed according to the list, disbursement may end earlier than the 10th.
Payments at transaction points (in person): After the payment-point period, disbursement continues from the 11th to the 23rd of the month to ensure all beneficiaries receive their benefits.
May 2026 includes a specific change because May 2 falls on a Saturday (a weekly holiday). As a result, the schedule is moved to the next working day.
Account-based payments: Pension and BHXH benefits paid via personal accounts will begin on Monday, 4 May 2026.
Cash payments: For cash recipients, payments at payment points run from 4 May to 10 May, followed by payments at transaction points from 11 May to 23 May.
Post delivery cases: In some cases where beneficiaries receive via post, payments may occur from 5 May 2026.
During the payment process, the payment-disbursing agency must retain a sample signature of the beneficiary or authorized representative, along with related information and images, to support verification. Officials verify the actual signature against the sample on the list to ensure payment is made to the correct recipient.
Hanoi BHXH announced the May 2026 payment schedule adjustments for both account-based and cash payments to 4 May 2026 to avoid disruption and protect beneficiaries’ rights.
The agency also encourages beneficiaries to receive pension and BHXH benefits via personal accounts, citing that it saves time, improves safety, reduces pressure on direct-disbursement channels, and supports the ongoing shift toward cashless payments.
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