Ho Chi Minh City sets 2026 health check-up price cap at 350,000 dong

Ho Chi Minh City authorities have established a maximum cost of 350,000 Vietnamese dong for annual general health check-ups for residents in 2026. This directive, issued by the Department of Health, aligns with Plan No. 228 from the City People's Committee regarding universal health check-ups.

The set price covers costs to be paid by the state budget and is based on existing health insurance service fees. The cost of clinical examinations is tiered according to the hospital's rank and the number of specialist consultations. For instance, at top-tier hospitals (special class and hạng 1), a single specialist exam costs 50,600 dong, while examinations across five or more specialties reach 101,200 dong.

At lower-ranked hospitals and health stations, prices are adjusted accordingly. Examinations at health stations and unranked facilities range from 36,500 dong for a single specialist check for children under six to 73,000 dong for seven specialties for adults. These check-ups will also include common laboratory tests and imaging services, such as blood counts, blood sugar tests, and chest X-rays, with prices determined by Ministry of Health and City People's Council regulations.

The Department of Health stressed that healthcare facilities must ensure total package costs do not exceed the 350,000 dong ceiling. Private healthcare providers participating in the program will follow current government regulations on health insurance. This universal health check-up program is a key initiative for the city's health sector in 2026, aiming to create electronic health records for all citizens, facilitate early disease detection, and enhance public health management.