The Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority (TIRA) set out how it will supervise the implementation of Universal Health Insurance, which the government will begin rolling out from 26 January 2026. The authority also prepared a dedicated guideline covering the receipt and handling of complaints related to Universal Health Insurance service delivery. The programme requires households to join at a cost of TZS 150,000 per year for a household of up to six people, covering the principal member, a spouse and four dependants. Citizens unable to pay, including the elderly, children, pregnant women and persons with disabilities, will continue to be covered at government expense. Coverage is to be provided through registered health insurance schemes, with services delivered under a referral process at health facilities contracted by those schemes. TIRA identified public education to build broad understanding of the scheme as a priority and said it will invest in modern insurance management and supervisory systems to support effective implementation in line with existing laws and regulations. The government also called on local government authorities and officials at all levels to coordinate in ensuring accurate information reaches citizens in a timely way.
Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority 2026-01-23
Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority issues complaints-handling guideline and sets oversight priorities for Universal Health Insurance rollout from 26 January 2026
The Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority outlined its supervision strategy for the Universal Health Insurance rollout starting 26 January 2026, including guidelines for complaint handling and public education. The programme mandates a TZS 150,000 annual fee per household, with government coverage for vulnerable groups, and emphasizes coordination with local authorities for effective implementation.