This paper provides an assessment of the purchasing arrangements in Egypt as stipulated by the universal health insurance law and bylaw, their implications and contribution to progress towards universal health coverage (UHC). There needs to be more legal clarity in the law. Benefits design and the provider payment system should be further specified with a clearer governance structure around the purchasing decision-making processes.
The purpose of this assessment is to inform the multi-year implementation process of the law and propose options for progress towards UHC.