Parliament committee recommends resolving pension system crisis by August 1

Egypt's Parliament's Labor Committee has put forth four key recommendations aimed at resolving the ongoing crisis affecting the pension system. The committee's proposals address technical issues within the electronic system and the process of disbursing compensation to beneficiaries.

A primary recommendation involves adhering to Article 130 of the Social Insurance and Pensions Law. This article mandates the automatic disbursement of legally entitled compensation to beneficiaries when pension payments are delayed due to reasons attributable to the National Authority for Social Insurance or its affiliated bodies. This process should not require a separate application from the beneficiary and must be implemented by September 1 at the latest.

The committee also stressed the importance of the National Authority for Social Insurance completing the rectification of technical problems within its electronic pension system. This is to be achieved by the deadline of August 1, 2026, as previously announced by the authority's head, ensuring the regular provision of insurance services and timely payment of dues.

Furthermore, the committee recommended the formation of a joint committee. This body will include representatives from the Ministry of Labor, Ministry of Health and Population, and Ministry of Social Solidarity. Chaired by the relevant ministers or their delegates, this committee will review cases of total and partial disability based on the disability percentage table approved by the Ministry of Health. It will also study the exclusion of chronic or intractable illnesses, supported by accredited medical reports, from repeated medical examinations by the medical committee unless absolutely necessary, aiming to facilitate procedures for citizens and ensure social justice for the most needy.