Title: Social Security Organization Ensures Continuity of Retiree Healthcare Services
In a move to safeguard the welfare of the nation’s retirees, the Iranian Social Security Organization has issued a detailed clarification regarding the provision of supplementary insurance, emphasizing its commitment to ensuring uninterrupted and enhanced medical services.
Clarifying the Process
The Social Security Organization has clarified that the contract for supplementary insurance for its retirees and pensioners is negotiated and signed directly between the insurance company and the High Council of Retirees and Pensioners. The organization itself does not participate in the tender, bidding, or contractual process. However, in line with its internal policies and commitment to its members, the Social Security Organization contributes a portion of the annual premium on behalf of the retirees.
Navigating Negotiations for a Fair Outcome
Following the announcement of the tender by the High Council of Retirees, the selected insurance company proposed a significant increase in the retirees’ premium share compared to the previous year. The Social Security Organization, while reiterating its non-involvement in the commercial negotiations, has stepped in as a guardian of the retirees’ interests. It is actively mediating to facilitate a reasonable and fair agreement between the two contracting parties—one that protects the financial resources of the insured and secures their medical benefits without undue delay.
A Contingency Plan for Uninterrupted Care
Demonstrating proactive planning, the organization has assured that necessary measures are in place to guarantee the continuous delivery of medical services, even in the event of a delay in finalizing the new insurance contract. Should an agreement be postponed, the Social Security Organization is prepared to leverage its legal mandate and its own extensive network of medical facilities.
This includes providing comprehensive surgical and medical services for retirees at the organization’s owned hospitals and affiliated university medical centers, ensuring that no retiree faces an interruption in critical healthcare.
Prioritizing Urgent Medical Needs
For retirees with scheduled or urgent medical procedures, the organization has mandated that all necessary surgeries and treatments will be performed on a priority basis at its owned medical centers, effectively bypassing any potential waiting lists.
Official Channels for Information
The public relations department of the Social Security Organization has been designated as the sole official source for news and updates. Retirees and the public are encouraged to follow developments through the official website, Tamin.ir, and the organization’s verified social media channels under the unified handle @Tamin_Media.