Estonian Social Security System
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Social security system of Estonia comprises of 7 schemes:
- Health insurance
- Unemployment insurance
- State unemployment allowances
- State family benefits
- Social benefits for disabled people
- State funeral benefits
- Pension insurance
Pension insurance, health insurance and unemployment insurance are contributory schemes, while the other schemes are non-contributory.
Social benefits for disabled people and funeral benefits can be classified as universal, covering principally all residents.
Additional information
Ministry of Social Affairs: http://www.sm.ee/eng/activity/working-and-managing/social-insurance/social-protection-in-estonia.html
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