07-05-2025
GPSSA Launches Medical Retirement Awareness Campaign in May
The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has launched a month-long awareness campaign in May to educate Emiratis on the rules and entitlements surrounding medical retirement, also known as unfitness to work.
This initiative is part of GPSSA's ongoing "Topic of the Month" series aimed at clarifying key aspects of the federal pension system.
The campaign responds to a rising number of public inquiries on social media regarding medical retirement. It focuses on eligibility criteria, qualifying medical conditions and injuries, and the procedures involved in applying for medical retirement through the GPSSA's Ma'ashi platform under the "Work Fitness Assessment" service.
Medical retirement applies to individuals deemed unable to work due to serious health conditions or injuries sustained either at work or en route to their workplace. When certified by the competent medical committee, such cases are covered under Federal Law No. 7 of 1999 on Pension and Social Security and its amendments.
Dr. Maysa Rashed Ghadeer, Head of the Government Communication Office at the GPSSA, emphasized the importance of public awareness in making informed career and retirement decisions. 'Understanding the rights and benefits of social security is essential to ensuring long-term financial and social stability for Emiratis,'
she said.
The initiative targets over 154,000 insured individuals, 21,000 pensioners, and nearly 20,000 employers under the federal pension system. The GPSSA aims to ensure that citizens are well-informed about their entitlements, particularly when faced with unforeseen medical challenges that could affect their ability to work.
Medical retirement, when verified, enables eligible individuals to retire before the standard age with financial support, offering protection and dignity to those unable to continue their employment due to health-related issues.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
