Title: Agreement Reached on Supplementary Health Insurance for Retirees
In a significant development concerning social welfare, the Iranian Social Security Organization has announced a preliminary agreement regarding the supplementary health insurance coverage for the nation’s retirees and pensioners.
Clarifying the Process
The Public Relations Department of the Social Security Organization has issued a clarifying statement in response to circulating reports. The organization firmly denied any direct role in the bidding process or finalization of the supplementary insurance contract. It emphasized that this agreement is directly negotiated and concluded between the selected insurance company and the High Council of Retirees and Pensioners.
A Mediating Role for Public Welfare
While not a direct party to the contract, the Social Security Organization affirmed its active and supportive role. It stated that it is diligently working to mediate between the two sides to facilitate a “logical and fair agreement at a reasonable rate” that serves the best interests of the retirees. The organization also confirmed it is responsible for covering a portion of the insurance premium.
Terms of the Preliminary Agreement
Reports indicate that during a meeting held on Tuesday, November 25th, the involved parties reached an initial consensus on the supplementary insurance premium. The approximate figure agreed upon is 73,000 Tomans per individual. Should this decision be finalized, it is projected that each retiree would contribute approximately 30,000 Tomans, with the Social Security Organization covering the remaining cost.
This development follows earlier negotiations where the selected insurance company had reportedly requested a substantial and unexpected increase in the premium share, citing a predicted 50% rise in medical tariffs—a figure contested by retiree representatives who suggested a more realistic increase of 30-35%.
Ensuring Continuity of Care
To prevent any disruption in essential medical services for retirees, the Social Security Organization has prepared contingency measures. It has announced its readiness to provide necessary medical and surgical services through its own and university-affiliated hospitals, potentially on a priority basis for urgent cases, should any delays in the final agreement occur.
The organization concluded its statement by directing the public to its official website, Tamin.ir, and its verified social media channels as the sole authoritative sources for news and updates.