Health Legislation

This decree defines the terms and conditions for implementing the mandatory health insurance.

These regulations were developed in the exercise of the powers conferred by sections 24, 30, 46)2), 47(5) and 50(1) of the Social Health Insurance Act, 2023, by the Cabinet Secretary for Health, in consultation with the Board for the Social Health Authority.

This Act establishes the framework for the management of social health insurance; provides for the establishment of the Social Health Authority; gives effect to Article 43(1)(a) of the Constitution; and for connected purposes.

By this decree, the Government of Benin appoints the auditors of the National Health Insurance Agency.

This Law establishes the Universal Health Insurance Scheme Universal (RAMU) in the Republic of Benin.

This decree establishes the Steering Committee for the implementation of the Universal Health Insurance Scheme and contains provisions concerning its composition as well as its departmental and regional structures.

This Act amends and consolidates the Law relating to insurance, and regulates the business of insurance and connected purposes.