New Health Benefits for Retirees Enrolled in Social Security: The National Social Security Fund has announced new measures to ensure continued health coverage for retirees.
This comes amid financial difficulties that prevent a large number of them from paying the contributions linked to the minimum wage.
The Fund explained that the Health Insurance Law for Retirees, which was passed in 2017,
marked a major milestone in protecting insured individuals. However, the economic crisis, the currency devaluation, and the increase in the minimum wage have led to higher contributions.
This has caused some retirees to lose their health benefits.
After repeated reviews, the Fund’s Director General, Dr. Muhammad Karaki, worked to find solutions that would preserve retirees’ rights and the institution’s financial stability.
Pursuant to Law No. 67, Karaki issued Information Memorandum No. 847 on September 11, 2026.
The circular allows for the suspension of coverage for a retired insured person—or their spouse and eligible children—when they become mandatorily covered by an official insurer, or if they are entitled to health coverage under the name of a family member.
To benefit from this measure, the retiree must not owe the Fund any contributions as of the date of application.
He must also prove his right to coverage with an official document, such as a military ID card for a family member or a statement from the Civil Service Cooperative.
Karkey emphasized that work will continue to develop social security services and protect beneficiaries.
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