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| US: Rethinking social insurance: Policies to protect workers and families | United States | brookings.edu (07.01.2021) In the spring of 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated recession, policymakers originated significant expansions to social insurance, including unemployment insurance benefits, refundable tax credits, and paid leave. Because of this expansion,… |
Policy analysis | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.brookings.edu/blog/up-front/2021/01/07/rethinking-social-insurance-… | pmassetti | |||
| France: Transparent masks for child care staff | european union, france | October 2020 (caf.fr) In October 2020, the Cnaf released 5 million euros for the purchase of 500,000 inclusive masks (transparent) for early childhood professionals working in a childcare centre or "childcare assistants' centres". |
In October 2020, the Cnaf released 5 million euros for the purchase of 500,000 inclusive masks (transparent) for early childhood professionals working in a childcare centre or "childcare assistants' centres". |
Health, Safety and health at work, Financing, COVID-19 | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.caf.fr/allocataires/caf-de-la-haute-savoie/actualites/annee/2020/de… | cambrosio | ||
| France: continuation of entitlements by CAF during COVID crisis | france | From the beginning of the pandemic, decisions were taken to ensure the automatic renewal of social minimum entitlements. Given the reopening of all public services, this measure now only concerns certain benefits. This is particularly the case for disabled persons receiving the disabled adult… |
From the beginning of the pandemic, decisions were taken to ensure the automatic renewal of social minimum entitlements. Given the reopening of all public services, this measure now only concerns certain benefits. This is particularly the case for disabled persons receiving the disabled adult… |
Disability, Family benefits, Cash transfers, COVID-19 | covid19, family | Published Measures summary | https://www.caf.fr/allocataires/actualites/2020/pendant-la-crise-sanitaire-la-c… | cambrosio | ||
| France: financial aid in the form of emergency relief to help the most needy families | Europe , france | March 2020 (caf.fr) In order to provide urgent financial support to families identified as being in distress in the context of the Covid-19 epidemic, since March 2020, the Caisses d'allocations familiales (CAF) have been able to release financial aid in the form of emergency relief to… |
In order to provide urgent financial support to families identified as being in distress in the context of the Covid-19 epidemic, since March 2020, the Caisses d'allocations familiales (CAF) have been able to release financial aid in the form of emergency relief to help the most needy families… |
Family benefits, Housing, Social assistance, Food and nutrition, COVID-19 | covid19, Emergency grants, family, poverty | Published Measures summary | https://www.caf.fr/sites/default/files/caf/411/Covid-19/AFI-urgence-Covid_note-… | cambrosio | ||
| France: The allowance for the new school year 2020 is exceptionally increased by €100 | european union, france | 08.12.2020 (education.gouv.fr) Since the circulation of the Covid19 and the health crisis, the Caisse nationale des allocations familiales (Cnaf) has put in place measures to support particularly disadvantaged families, as well as various managers of services useful to families. The back… |
The back-to-school allowance (Allocation de rentrée scolaire) paid to families with the lowest incomes and school-age children has been exceptionally increased by €100 per child as part of the Government's Recovery Plan. |
Family benefits, Children, Cash transfers, COVID-19 | covid19, family, poverty | Published Measures summary | https://www.education.gouv.fr/l-allocation-de-rentree-scolaire-305463 | cambrosio | ||
| Finland: Several temporary changes to the unemployment laws extended to 31 March 2021 | finland | kela.fi (21.12.2020) Several temporary changes made to the unemployment benefit laws have been extended until the end of March 2021. Self-employed persons will remain eligible for labour market subsidy payments until 31 March 2021 if their business has suffered due to the coronavirus epidemic.… |
Several temporary changes made to the unemployment benefit laws have been extended until the end of March 2021. Self-employed persons will remain eligible for labour market subsidy payments until 31 March 2021 if their business has suffered due to the coronavirus epidemic. Higher exempt… |
Several temporary changes made to the unemployment benefit laws have been extended until the end of March 2021. Self-employed persons will remain eligible for labour market subsidy payments until 31 March 2021 if their business has suffered due to the coronavirus epidemic. Exceptions made |
Employment, Extension of coverage, COVID-19 | covid19, Covid19_deconfinement_measures, extending coverage, self-employed | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.kela.fi/web/en/news-archive/-/asset_publisher/lN08GY2nIrZo/content/… | siha | |
| Coronavirus Relief Package: $600 Stimulus Check, $300 Unemployment | The coronavirus relief bill extends and modifies several provisions first enacted in the CARES Act, Congress’s $2.2 trillion pandemic relief law that was passed in March. With this package, lawmakers will have responded to the coronavirus and related economic hardship with a record-… |
https://taxfoundation.org/coronavirus-relief-bill-stimulus-check/ | pmassetti | |||||||
| US: Stimulus deal is a needed lifeline for the economy, but more help will likely be needed in 2021 | United States | The Washington Post (21.12.2020) The biggest concern with the bill is that the aid doesn’t last long enough |
Cash transfers | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/12/21/stimulus-bill-economy/ | pmassetti | |||
| This company is combining video calls with pop-up clinics to help more people get the care they need | weforum.org (06.01.2021)The use of telemedicine has surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Start-up Carbon Health is working to make it accessible to underserved communities. Its founder says it has reduced costs by using technology to improve efficiency. His company uses pop-up clinics to deliver… |
covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/01/improving-access-telemedicine-covid19/ | pmassetti | |||||
| Better public health systems lessen people's need to save for emergencies | LSE Business Review | Public spending in health may allow consumers to decrease their precautionary savings and spend more, thus supporting aggregate demand, writes Valerio Ercolani |
https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/businessreview/2020/12/14/better-public-health-systems-… | pmassetti | |||||||
| How China pays for its COVID-19 medical bills | china | World Economic Forum (14.12.2020) China covers the COVID-19 medical costs for all patients including domestic migrants. The payment structure is part of the country’s “wartime” governance. It also reflects the long-term institutional transformation of the Chinese healthcare system. |
covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/12/how-china-pays-for-its-covid-19-medical-… | pmassetti | ||||
| Peru: Bonus of S / 930 to the ONP pensioners will be paid from January 11 | peru | El Peruano (23.12.2020) The Government published the Emergency Decree No. 137-2020, which authorizes transfers to central government entities and regional governments, for the payment of extraordinary bonus established in Law 31083, equivalent to a minimum vital remuneration… |
The Emergency Decree No. 137-2020 authorizes transfers to central government entities and regional governments, for the payment of extraordinary bonus established in Law 31083, equivalent to 930 soles to pensioners of the Social Security Normalization Office (ONP). The… |
The extraordinary bonus to pensioners of the Social Security Normalization Office (ONP) of S / 930, approved yesterday by the government, will begin to be paid from January 11 of next year, it will be automatic and will be paid in the same account in which the pension is deposited, together with |
Old-age pensions, COVID-19 | covid19, Emergency grants | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://elperuano.pe/noticia/112310-bono-de-s-930-a-jubilados-de-la-onp-empezar… | siha | |
| Peru: First deposits to AFP affiliates would be before January 9 | peru | El Peruano (03.12.2020) Law N ° 31068 approved on November 18 authorizes that people who have not worked on the payroll in the last 12 months will be able to withdraw up to four tax units (UIT), that is, 17,200 soles. The first deposits would be made before January 9, 2021.… |
Law N ° 31068 approved on November 18 authorizes that people who have not worked on the payroll in the last 12 months will be able to withdraw up to four tax units (UIT), that is, 17,200 soles. The first deposits would be made before January 9, 2021. |
12/03/2020 Law N ° 31068 authorizes a retirement of pension savings of up to 17,200 soles.
The first deposits to comply with Law N ° 31068, which authorizes a retire |
Old-age pensions, COVID-19 | covid19, Emergency grants | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://elperuano.pe/noticia/110122-primeros-depositos-a-afiliados-de-afp-seria… | siha | |
| Chile: ProVida | Second Withdrawal Request of 10% | chile | ProVida (10.12.2020) All members of an AFP (contributors, non-contributors and pensioners) can request their Second Retirement withdrawal up to 10% of the total saving in their Mandatory… |
All members of an AFP (contributors, non-contributors and pensioners) can request their Second Retirement withdrawal up to 10% of the total saving in their Mandatory Account, with a maximum… |
Old-age pensions, Survivors, COVID-19 | covid19, Emergency grants | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://retiro.provida.cl/ | siha | ||
| EPF i-Sinar Account 1 withdrawal: Here's everything you need to know | malaysia | The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has revealed full details for the i-Sinar program which will allow eligible members to make withdrawals from Account 1. The i-Sinar program was introduced to assist members who are affected by the current pandemic situation. Affected members who wish to take… |
The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has revealed full details for the i-Sinar program which will allow eligible members to make withdrawals from Account 1. The i-Sinar program was introduced to assist members who are affected by the current pandemic situation. Affected members who wish to take… |
Pensions | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.soyacincau.com/2020/12/03/epf-kwsp-i-sinar-what-you-need-to-know-ho… | pmassetti | ||
| US: Congress poised to pass long-awaited $900 billion Covid rescue package | United States | CNNPolitics (21.12.2020) Congress is on the verge of passing a far-reaching $900 billion Covid relief package that promises to accelerate vaccine distribution and deliver much-needed aid to small businesses hit hard by the pandemic, Americans who have lost their jobs during the economic upheaval… |
Employment, Cash transfers | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor | https://edition.cnn.com/2020/12/21/politics/stimulus-deal-votes/index.html | pmassetti | |||
| Research Projects on COVID-19 and Long-Term Care – Resources to support community and institutional Long-Term Care responses to COVID-19 | ltccovid.org - 2020 "If you're doing research on COVID-19 & Long-Term Care it may be useful to see what others are doing! Here's a searchable international database of projects (a bit UK biased, but hopefully we'll get information from more projects in other countries soon!) " |
covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 | https://ltccovid.org/completed-or-ongoing-research-projects-on-covid-19-and-lon… | pmassetti | |||||
| Cyprus: Support for Independent Employees | cyprus | Ministry of Labor, Welfare and Social Insurance (09.12.2020) The Ministry announces that the Special Plans implemented in November 2020 continues for December 2020. Support for Independent Employees was also decided to continue supporting certain categories of self-employed… |
The Ministry announces that the Special Plans implemented in November 2020 continues for December 2020. Support for Independent Employees was also decided to continue supporting certain categories of self-employed persons who are significantly affected by the pandemic, such as… |
Support for Independent Employees |
Employment, Extension of coverage, Cash transfers, COVID-19 | covid19, extending coverage, self-employed | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.coronavirus.mlsi.gov.cy/post/%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%B1%CE%BA%CE%BF%CE%AF%C… | siha | |
| Cyprus: Very Small Business Support | cyprus | Ministry of Labor, Welfare and Social Insurance (09.12.2020) The Ministry announces that the Special Plans implemented in November 2020 continues for December 2020. Very Small Business Support subsidizes 100% of the employees for enterprises that employ up to… |
The Ministry announces that the Special Plans implemented in November 2020 continues for December 2020. Very Small Business Support subsidizes 100% of the employees for enterprises that employ up to three (3 ) employees, especially for Business Plans in Full Suspension or… |
Very Small Business Support |
Employment, Extension of coverage, Cash transfers, COVID-19 | covid19, Emergency grants, extending coverage, youth employment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.coronavirus.mlsi.gov.cy/post/%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%B1%CE%BA%CE%BF%CE%AF%C… | siha | |
| Cyprus: Business / Employee Support for Certain Economic Activities | Europe , cyprus | Ministry of Labor, Welfare and Social Insurance (09.12.2020) Businesses and workers in certain economic activities, such as workers in photographers, day care centers, banquet halls and other affected economic activities, the Special Plan for Businesses for Certain Economic Activities can… |
Businesses and workers in certain economic activities, such as workers in photographers, day care centers, banquet halls and other affected economic activities, the Special Plan for Businesses for Certain Economic Activities can be provided to 50% of employees provided that turnover has… |
Business / Employee Support for Certain Economic Activities |
Employment, Extension of coverage, Cash transfers, COVID-19 | covid19, Emergency grants, extending coverage, self-employed, youth employment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.coronavirus.mlsi.gov.cy/post/%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%B1%CE%BA%CE%BF%CE%AF%C… | siha | |
| Cyprus: Support for Businesses / Employees under mandatory full suspension | Europe , cyprus | Ministry of Labor, Welfare and Social Insurance (09.12.2020) The Support of Businesses / Employees that are under mandatory full suspension based on the Decrees issued by the Minister of Health are implemented additional Special Plans for the period from 1 November 2020 to 31 December 2020… |
The Support of Businesses / Employees that are under mandatory full suspension based on the Decrees issued by the Minister of Health are implemented additional Special Plans for the period from 1 November 2020 to 31 December 2020 or depending on the period of validity of the Decrees of the… |
For the Support of Businesses / Employees that are under mandatory full suspension based on the Decrees issued by the Minister of Health as well as companies whose activities an |
Employment, Extension of coverage, Cash transfers, COVID-19 | covid19, Emergency grants, extending coverage | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.coronavirus.mlsi.gov.cy/post/%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%B1%CE%BA%CE%BF%CE%AF%C… | siha | |
| Cyprus: Support for the Tourism Industry and Businesses / Employees Related to the Tourism Industry | Europe , cyprus | Ministry of Labor, Welfare and Social Insurance (09.12.2020) The Ministry announces that the implementation of the Special Plans implemented in November 2020 continues for December 2020. The Special Plan of Hotel Units and Tourist Accommodations and the Special Plan of Economic… |
The Ministry announces that the implementation of the Special Plans implemented in November 2020 continues for December 2020. The Special Plan of Hotel Units and Tourist Accommodations and the Special Plan of Economic Activities Related to the Tourism Industry are valid for… |
Support for the Tourism Industry and Businesses / Employees Related to the Tourism Industry |
Employment, Extension of coverage, Cash transfers, COVID-19 | covid19, Emergency grants, extending coverage | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.coronavirus.mlsi.gov.cy/post/%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%B1%CE%BA%CE%BF%CE%AF%C… | siha | |
| Croatia: Stop COVID-19 application now works cross-border | croatia, european union | Government of the Republic of Croatia (19.11.2020) Cross-border data exchange between the Croatian Stop COVID-19 application and official applications of other EU member states has been established. This makes Croatia the seventh EU country in a row, along with Denmark, Germany, Ireland,… |
Cross-border data exchange between the Croatian Stop COVID-19 application and official applications of other EU member states has been established. This makes Croatia the seventh EU country in a row, along with Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Latvia and Spain, which exchanges "infected… |
Cross-border data exchange between the Croatian Stop COVID-19 application and official applications of other EU member states has been established. This is the result of decisions and recommendations of the European Commission and the technica |
Information and communication technology, Mobile technologies, Interoperability, Data management, COVID-19 | covid19, data management, interoperability, mobile technologies | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.koronavirus.hr/najnovije/aplikacija-stop-covid-19-od-sada-funkcioni… | siha | |
| [Report] Shelter from the Storm: The global need for universal social protection in times of COVID-19 | Oxfam (15.12.2020) As 2020 draws to a close, the economic devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic shows no sign of abating. Without urgent action, global poverty and inequality will deepen dramatically. Hundreds of millions of people have already lost their jobs, gone further into debt or… |
covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor | https://policy-practice.oxfam.org.uk/publications/shelter-from-the-storm-the-gl… | pmassetti | |||||
| Protecting people's health: the Council and the European Parliament agree provisionally on the EU4Health programme for 2021-2027 | european union | europa.eu (15.11.2020) The German presidency of the Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional deal on the EU4Health programme for 2021-2027. With a budget of EUR 5.1 billion, the new reinforced programme provides a strong basis for Union action in the health field based on… |
Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2020/12/15/protecting-p… | pmassetti |