Title: Iran’s Social Security Organization Announces Comprehensive Support Package for Retirees and Beneficiaries
In a significant move to bolster social welfare, Iran’s Social Security Organization and its affiliated institutions have unveiled a series of new financial benefits and support mechanisms for retirees and insured citizens, underscoring the state’s commitment to its social obligations.
Bank Sepah’s Special Retirement Benefits
As a leading financial institution, Bank Sepah has developed specialized programs aimed at enhancing the quality of life for its retirees. The bank’s Retirees’ Association has announced the approval of a special 100-million Toman loan for its pensioners, which will be deposited into their accounts shortly. This loan is designed to alleviate financial pressures and is part of the bank’s broader efforts to support retirees’ livelihoods. In a further gesture of appreciation, the bank will also deposit a birthday gift sum into each retiree’s account on their birthday.
Gilan Province: A Snapshot of Social Payouts
The acting head of the Insurance Commitments Department of the Gilan Social Security Organization reported that, on average, approximately 20 billion Tomans in various compensations and grants are paid out to beneficiaries monthly. Among the organization’s short-term commitments, unemployment insurance benefits represent the largest expenditure.
Grant Disbursements in the First Half of the Year:
| Grant Type | Amount Paid (Billion Tomans) |
|---|---|
| Marriage Grant | 12.3 |
| Burial Grant | 11.7 |
| Orthotics & Prosthetics Grant | 11.2 |
| Pregnancy Grant | 35.2 |
| Sickness Grant | 53.7 |
The official stated that unemployment insurance benefits, totaling 488.5 billion Tomans, constitute the organization’s most significant short-term commitment, with sickness compensation ranking second.
Streamlining Healthcare Payments in Hormozgan
The Director of Treatment for the Hormozgan Social Security Organization announced that so far this year, 188.7 billion Tomans have been paid to settle the claims of contracted medical centers. These payments cover hospitals, para-clinical centers, and university clinics.
According to Dr. Gholamabbas Momeni, a sum of 140 billion Tomans was recently transferred to settle claims from the first part of the current Iranian year. Furthermore, 48.7 billion Tomans of prior debts were cleared last month.
A Focus on Enhanced Service Delivery
The treatment director emphasized that transparent and regular settlement of claims leads to increased cooperation from medical centers and a direct improvement in the quality of services provided to the insured. He stressed that these measures strengthen mutual trust between the organization and healthcare providers, significantly contributing to the satisfaction of all beneficiaries.