While my grandfather is now retired and receives a monthly pension, my grandmother has never worked formally or contributed to social insurance, meaning she does not receive such a benefit.

My grandfather, who regularly follows the news, informed me about a new Social Insurance Law that grants a social retirement allowance to individuals without a pension. He asked me to find out about the eligibility criteria and application procedures for this allowance.

I would appreciate your advice on whether my grandmother is eligible for this social retirement allowance. If she is, what would be the amount, and what are the necessary application procedures?

Minh Long, Reader

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