KPMG Global (01.05.2020) To reduce costs and improve cash flow immediately, social security contribution rate will be reduced with 4 percent of the total contribution rate of 14.1% assumable for the salary payments in May and June.  Some areas in Norway pay 0%. These areas will receive a subsidy equal to 4 % of the employer social security contribution base. 

Highlights

• Private vendors׳ involvement does not depend on who has the responsibility of the EHR system development.
• Private vendors׳ involvement can be found in all phases of the EHR system development.
• Indicates the necessity of more efforts to be made for the integration of Standards, for enhancing interoperability.
• Identifies which Standards supported by EHR system in operation worldwide.

Abstract:

The Norwegian government has introduced significant measures to support jobs, help businesses and people, and strengthen health services. Still, more may be needed in the coming weeks. The measures must be targeted, effective and reversible.

regjeringen.no (27.03.2020)

regjeringen.no (27.03.2020) Friday 27 March, the Government put forward additional financial measures to address the consequences of the coronavirus outbreak. Health related measures include:
- Employers are to be reimbursed for sickness benefits paid from the fourth day onwards for sickness absence related to the coronavirus;
- Employees are given the right to self-report sickness for 16 days even though the employer only pays from Day 4;

regjeringen.no (16.03.2020)

regjeringen.no (20/03/2020)

The outbreak of Covid-19 is serious for life and health. To counter the outbreak, strong measures have been taken in Norway as well as in other parts of the world. The event will have a major impact on the economy and significantly weigh on economic activity in the short term. The uncertainty about the impact is huge. Overview of tax-related measures to mitigate effects of Covid-19: