The Social Security Regulatory Authority (SSRA) in Tanzania, was established under section 5 of the Social Security (Regulatory Authority) Act No.5 of 2008. Among other things, the Authority has powers to regulate and supervise the Tanzania Social Security Sector. The Authority regulates Five DB Schemes namely; NSSF, PSPF, LAPF, GEPF and PPF, it also regulate one Workers Compensation Fund (WCF) and one health Fund (NHIF). The Social Security Schemes have Regional and Zonal Offices across the Country.