First and current laws: 1963 (public employees) and 1975 (employees of government-owned enterprises).
Type of program: Social insurance system.
Public-sector employees and employees of government-owned enterprises.
Insured person: 4% of basic salary.
Employer: 6% (civilian) or 16% (military) of payroll.
Government: None.
Old-age pension: Age 55 with a minimum of 10 years of service and contributions.
Old-age settlement: Age 55 for those who do not meet the qualifying conditions for the old-age pension.
Disability pension: Incapable of normal gainful employment with a minimum of 10 years of service and contributions.
Survivor pension: The insured met the contribution conditions for the old-age pension or was a pensioner at the time of death.
Old-age pension: 30% of the average monthly salary during the last 3 years, plus an increment of 1% (civilian) or 1.5% (military) of the average monthly salary for each year of service beyond 10.
The maximum benefit is 60% of the average monthly salary.
Old-age settlement: A lump-sum payment.
Disability pension: 30% of the average monthly salary during the last 3 years, plus an increment of 1% (civilian) or 1.5% (military) of the average monthly salary for each year of service beyond 10.
The maximum benefit is 60% of the average monthly salary.
Survivor pension: The widow(er) receives 50% of the insured's pension. Entitlement to the pension ceases on remarriage. On remarriage, a lump sum of 2 years' pension is paid.
Orphan's pension: 10% of the insured's pension each; 20% each for full orphans.
Dependent parents: 10% to 20% of the insured's pension.
Office of the Prime Minister provides general supervision.
Managed by a board and general manager, the Social Security Authority administers the program.
The labor proclamation and public service amendment require the provision of sickness and maternity leave for up to 3 months.
First law: 1963.
Current law: 1974.
Type of program: Social insurance system.
The labor proclamation allows for the provision of private insurance.
Public-sector employees and employees of government-owned enterprises.
Insured person: 4% of basic salary.
Employer: 6% (civilian) or 16% (military) of payroll.
Government: None.
Work injury benefits: There is no minimum qualifying period.
A lump sum equal to 45% of the monthly salary multiplied by 5 years and the assessed percentage degree of disability.
From 45% to 60% of the monthly basic salary.
Survivor pension: The widow(er) receives 50% of the insured's pension. Entitlement to the pension ceases on remarriage. On remarriage, a lump sum of 2 years' pension is paid.
Office of the Prime Minister provides general supervision.
Managed by a board and general manager, the Social Security Authority administers the program.