Translation of Law No. 2 of 2018

Explore the Translation of Law No. 2 of 2018 and its executive framework for Egypt’s Universal Health Insurance System. This Translation of Law No. 2 of 2018 provides an accessible legal reference for understanding the structure, scope, and operation of the national health insurance framework. Law No. 2 of 2018 applies the system mandatorily to citizens residing in Egypt, while permitting optional coverage for Egyptians working abroad and their accompanying families.

The Translation of the Universal Health Insurance System Law explains the principles on which the system is based, including social solidarity, comprehensive coverage, and the treatment of the family as the principal insurance unit. The English version of the Universal Health Insurance System Law also outlines the separation between financing and healthcare service provision, the package of insured medical services, and the roles of the authorities responsible for financing, service delivery, accreditation, quality, and supervision. Law No. 2 of 2018 therefore establishes both the legal foundation and the institutional framework required to implement universal health insurance across Egypt.

Prime Minister Decree No. 909 of 2018 issued the Executive regulations of the Universal Health Insurance System Law and translated the general provisions of Law No. 2 of 2018 into detailed implementation rules. Prime Minister Decree No. 909 of 2018 addresses registration, resource management, contracting with qualified healthcare providers, service quality, governance, and the gradual geographical expansion of coverage. The Executive regulations of the Universal Health Insurance System Law also require an implementation timetable, facility preparation, accreditation, workforce development, infrastructure readiness, and sufficient financial solvency for each stage.

Together, the Translation of the Universal Health Insurance System Law and the English version of the Universal Health Insurance System Law offer a consolidated resource covering both the legislative framework and its practical application. The Translation of Law No. 2 of 2018 should be read alongside Prime Minister Decree No. 909 of 2018, as the Executive regulations of the Universal Health Insurance System Law clarify the procedures, standards, timelines, and institutional responsibilities necessary to implement Law No. 2 of 2018 effectively and sustainably throughout Egypt.

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