GOSI

GOSI commonly refers to the General Organization for Social Insurance, a Saudi Arabian government agency responsible for administering social insurance programs for private-sector workers. The Arabic name is الهيئة العامة للضمان الاجتماعي. GOSI provides coverage for retirement, disability, and survivors, as well as benefits related to work-related injuries and illnesses. The organization aims to deliver financial protection for workers and their dependents and to contribute to stability in the labor market.

Operations and services are centered on registering employers and employees, collecting contributions, and administering benefit payments. GOSI maintains records of insured individuals, determines eligibility, and issues pensions and compensation. The GOSI online portal offers access to contribution statements, claim status, and electronic certificates, and the agency publishes guidelines, annual reports, and policy updates to inform employers and workers.

Organization and oversight: GOSI operates under the supervision of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development and is governed by national social insurance laws. It collaborates with employers, healthcare providers, and other government agencies to administer benefits and process claims, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Impact and reform: Since its establishment, GOSI has played a key role in social protection for private-sector workers. The program has pursued reforms to digitalize processes and expand online services, aiming to improve accessibility, efficiency, and transparency in benefits administration.

Other uses: The acronym GOSI can refer to other organizations in different countries; this article concerns the Saudi General Organization for Social Insurance.

See also: Social security in Saudi Arabia; Public Pension Agency; Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development.