I started working as a security guard at a public school in 2/2009 and have been paid according to the State's salary scheme, with full social insurance contributions. I am expected to reach retirement age in 4/2026, at which point I will have completed 17 years of compulsory social insurance contributions.

I understand that to receive a pension, employees must have at least 20 years of social insurance contributions. However, I recently heard that the amended Social Insurance Law may allow employees to retire with 15 years of contributions instead of 20.

Do I qualify for a pension in my situation? If so, how will my pension be calculated? If not, what do I need to do to ensure my entitlements? I look forward to specific advice.

Reader Van Nam

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