Rewritten Title: Social Security Organization Clarifies Position on Retiree Supplemental Insurance, Ensures Service Continuity
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In response to circulating reports, Iran’s Social Security Organization has issued a formal statement to clarify its role and position regarding the supplemental health insurance contract for its retirees and pensioners. The organization has moved decisively to address public concerns and reaffirm its commitment to this key segment of the population.
A Matter of Contractual Parties
The Social Security Organization has explicitly stated that it plays no direct role in the tendering process or the finalization of the supplemental insurance contract. This agreement is formally concluded between the insurance company and the High Council of Retirees and Pensioners.
“The organization has no role or intervention in the selection of the insurance company, the tender process, or matters such as the premium amounts and rates,” the announcement clarified. This delineation of responsibility aims to provide transparency about the procedural framework governing the insurance scheme.
Navigating Negotiations for Retiree Welfare
The need for clarification arose after the insurance company selected by the High Council requested a significant, non-customary increase in the premium share paid by retirees compared to the previous year’s rate.
In its statement, the Social Security Organization emphasized that its primary objective is to safeguard the resources and interests of its beneficiaries. To that end, the organization is actively mediating between the two contracting parties. Its goal is to help facilitate a “logical agreement with a conventional and fair rate” that serves the welfare of retirees, and to do so as quickly as possible.
Guaranteeing Uninterrupted Medical Services
Crucially, the organization has provided strong assurances that medical services for retirees will continue without disruption, regardless of the negotiation outcome.
“Necessary measures have been foreseen for the continuous provision of medical services to our valued retirees and pensioners, in case an agreement is not reached or is delayed,” the statement confirmed.
The organization has also outlined its preparedness to leverage its own extensive infrastructure. It stands ready to provide a wide range of surgical and medical services through its owned hospitals and affiliated university medical centers, ensuring that retirees continue to receive the care they need. For those with urgent medical needs, procedures will be performed out-of-turn at the organization’s facilities.
Official Channels for Information
The Social Security Organization concluded by directing the public to its official channels, including its website (Tamin.ir) and its unified social media presence (@Tamin_Media), as the only authoritative sources for news and updates related to its operations. This move underscores the organization’s commitment to clear and direct communication with the public.