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| China: Hospitals are mandated to provide attention regardless of type of health insurance | china | nhsa.gov.cn (23.01.2020) First, after paying for basic medical insurance, serious illness insurance, medical assistance, and other medical expenses incurred for patients diagnosed with pneumonia with a new coronavirus infection, the personal burden will be subsidized by the finance and… | The National Healthcare Security Administration and the Ministry of Finance announced that the will ensure treatments for confirmed and suspected cases are not affected by financial reasons. In this line, individual payments will be reimbursed and drugs and medical examination programs included in NHC’s 2019-nCoV (Covid-19(¿) treatment plan will be reimbursed by BMI (Basic Medical Insurance). | 2020-01-23 | On January 23, 2020, NHSA (National Healthcare Security Administration), MoF (Ministry of Finance) jointly released ‘Announcement on healthcare insurance measures for coping with 2019-nCoV’ (http://www.nhsa.gov.cn/art/2020/1/23/art_37_2284.html ). They specify ensuring treatments for confirmed… | Health insurance | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | http://www.nhsa.gov.cn/art/2020/1/23/art_37_2284.html | |
| S. Korea to Offer Reductions, Exemptions of 4 Social Insurance, Electricity Fee Payments | korea, Republic of | world.kbs.co.kr (30.03.2020) The South Korean government will offer reductions or exemptions on four social insurances to ease the burden for low-income households and small business owners amid the COVID-19 pandemic. | The South Korean government will offer reductions or exemptions on four social insurances to ease the burden for low-income households and small business owners amid the COVID-19 pandemic. | 2020-03-30 | Contribution collection and compliance | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | http://world.kbs.co.kr/service/news_view.htm?lang=e&Seq_Code=152407 | ||
| China: Workers infected in the workplace will receive work injury benefits | china | mohrss.gov.cn (23.01.2020) The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, the Ministry of Finance and the National Health Commission jointly released an announcement on insurance matters for healthcare workers and other employees infected with Covid-19 when fulfilling job… | Healthcare workers and other employees infected with Covid-19 when fulfilling job responsibilities will count as work injuries. Workers will qualify for work injury insurance reimbursement, and local fiscal authorities should provide assistance when needed. | 2020-01-23 | Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, Ministry of Finance, National Health Commission Notice on medical care and related staff related to the protection of new coronavirus pneumonia due to performance of duties Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security [2020] No. 11… | Health insurance,Safety and health at work | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | http://www.mohrss.gov.cn/gkml/zcfg/gfxwj/202001/t20200123_357525.html | |
| China ups support to firms to ensure employment amid COVID-19 epidemic | china | Xinhua (25.03.2020) China has pledged to lend more support to companies with multi-faceted measures in a renewed commitment to protecting jobs for its workforce amid the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. | The country cut 123.9 billion yuan (about 17.7 billion U.S. dollars) in social security premiums for companies nationwide in February, with the sum from February through June expected to top 500 billion yuan. To help encourage companies to minimize layoffs, 1.46 million micro, small and medium-sized enterprises have received 22.2 billion yuan in refunds of unemployment insurance premiums, which aimed at encouraging companies to minimize layoffs, with the number of benefitted companies… | 2020-03-25 | Unemployment,Contribution collection and compliance | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-03/25/c_138916012.htm | ||
| China: The National Health Commission adds Covid-19 prevention measures in the workplace | china | nhc.gov.cn (20.01.2020) According to the relevant provisions of the Law on the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases, based on the current understanding of the etiology, epidemiology, and clinical characteristics of new coronavirus-infected pneumonia, the State Council approved the… | The NHC (National Health Commission) issued a notice stating that even though pneumonia caused by the coronavirus should be included in Class B under the PRC Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Diseases Law (PTID), and so, employers must follow the more aggressive prevention and control measures listed for infectious diseases under Class A. | 2020-01-20 | The NHC (National Health Commission) issued a notice stating that even though pneumonia caused by the coronavirus should be included in Class B under the PRC Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Diseases Law (PTID), employers must follow the more aggressive prevention and control measures… | Health promotion,Safety and health at work | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | http://www.nhc.gov.cn/jkj/s7916/202001/44a3b8245e8049d2837a4f27529cd386.shtml | |
| Monaco: Modalités de demande du Revenu Minimum Extraordinaire | monaco | gouv.mc (01.04.2020) Les Services de l’Etat mettent en œuvre dès aujourd’hui, le Revenu Minimum Extraordinaire, mesure annoncée par le Gouvernement princier pour venir en aide aux travailleurs indépendants disposant d’une autorisation d’exercer en nom propre, qui subissent une baisse de leur… | The State is implementing as of 1 April, the Extraordinary Minimum Income, a measure announced by the Government to help self-employed workers who are experiencing a decline in their activity impacted by the Covid-19 crisis, to the point of depriving them of any resources. The aim is to grant an Extraordinary Minimum Income of a lump sum of €1800 to self-employed workers who would find themselves without income in this unprecedented economic situation. | 2020-04-01 | Les Services de l’Etat mettent en œuvre dès aujourd’hui, le Revenu Minimum Extraordinaire, mesure annoncée par le Gouvernement princier pour venir en aide aux travailleurs indépendants disposant d’une autorisation d’exercer en nom propre, qui subissent une baisse de leur activité impactée par la… | Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | https://www.gouv.mc/Action-Gouvernementale/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Mo… | |
| Maroc: Suspension du paiement des charges sociales | morocco | jeuneafrique.com (20.03.2020) Alors qu’une partie de l’industrie marocaine est à l’arrêt du fait du Covid-19, la dernière réunion du Comité de veille économique a mis en place des mesures en faveur des entreprises et des salariés du privé. Après l’édiction d’une première série de mesures le… | The Moroccan government has decided to suspend payment of payroll taxes, put in place a moratorium on the repayment of bank loans to businesses, and postpone corporate tax to March 31. Employees affiliated to the CNSS will be entitled to a monthly allowance of 2,000 dirhams (190 euros) net. This allowance will be disbursed from the fund for the management effects of the coronavirus (currently counting with 30 billion dirhams). | 2020-03-20 | Alors qu’une partie de l’industrie marocaine est à l’arrêt du fait du Covid-19, la dernière réunion du Comité de veille économique a mis en place des mesures en faveur des entreprises et des salariés du privé. Après l’édiction d’une première série de mesures le 16 mars, jugées insuffisantes, le… | Contribution collection and compliance,Cash transfers | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.jeuneafrique.com/913525/economie/coronavirus-un-arsenal-de-mesures-… | |
| Tunisie: Mesures sociales en faveur des professions en chômage technique | tunisia | businessnews.com.tn (31.03.2020) Le chef du gouvernement Elyes Fakhfakh, a présidé ce mardi 31 mars 2020, un conseil ministériel dédié à la mise en œuvre des mesures sociales annoncées concernant les aides financières et les mesures liées aux institutions et professions en chômage technique.… | The Tunisian government has opened a financing line worth 300 MTD as aid to workers placed on technical unemployment. It has also reserved exceptional financial funds worth 150 MTD for the benefit of the underprivileged classes which will be granted in the form of an allowance. 60,000 food parcels of food will be distributed from April 3 until the end of Ramadan. | 2020-03-31 | Le chef du gouvernement Elyes Fakhfakh, a présidé ce mardi 31 mars 2020, un conseil ministériel dédié à la mise en œuvre des mesures sociales annoncées concernant les aides financières et les mesures liées aux institutions et professions en chômage technique. Selon un communiqué publié par… | Unemployment,Social assistance,Cash transfers | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.businessnews.com.tn/elyes-fakhfakh--mesures-sociales-en-faveur-des-… | |
| Malta: Government unveils Coronavirus financial aid package | malta | bdo.com.mt (18.03.2020) Financial assistance for families and unemployed persons: Where one of parents is required to stay at home to take care of children due to school closure and neither of the parents is able to telework– the Government will pay a benefit of €800 per month per family (expected… | Where one of parents is required to stay at home to take care of children due to school closure and neither of the parents is able to telework– the Government will pay a benefit of €800 per month per family (expected to be for 2 months). Individuals which ended up unemployed due to the employer’s mandatory suspension of business, will benefit from 2 days per week based on a salary cap of €800 per month covered by government. This is expected to apply to individuals previously employed in the… | 2020-03-18 | The Government of Malta has unveiled a €1.8 billion package of measures to help businesses struggling to cope with the impact of the Coronavirus. The package includes €700 million in tax deferrals, €900 million in loan guarantees, a €210 million injection to assist the economy, which… | Family benefits,Unemployment,Social assistance,Cash transfers | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, family | cambrosio | https://www.bdo.com.mt/en-gb/news/2020/malta-government-unveils-coronavirus-fin… | |
| Malta: COVID-19 Update: More fiscal measures to support businesses and individuals in Malta | malta | whpartners.eu (24.03.2020) Salary and wage support for Maltese employers The forms of assistance which will be available to employers in these situations for the time being are the following: A financial allocation to employers of €350 for each employee who has been required to take quarantine… | The forms of assistance which will be available to employers in these situations for the time being are the following: A financial allocation to employers of €350 for each employee who has been required to take quarantine leave, in line with new regulations. Financial compensation in respect of salaries payable by business which were directly affected by governmental closure orders, subject to an €800 per month, for businesses and self-employed persons which were most affected by the Government… | 2020-03-24 | COVID-19 Update: More fiscal measures to support businesses and individuals in Malta COVID-19 24 Mar 2020 On March 18, 2020, the Prime Minister of Malta, Finance Minister Scicluna and Economy Minister Schembri announced certain economic measures to support Maltese businesses in an attempt to… | Social assistance,Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, self-employed | cambrosio | http://whpartners.eu/news/coronavirus-update-more-fiscal-measures-to-support-bu… | |
| Sri Lanka: Food packages to low income persons | sri lanka | dailymirror.lk (23.03.2020) Samurdhi Authority should issue title certificates to Samurdhi and low income families immediately for issuing nutritious food items to low income persons. They should be provided with rice, dhal and salt on a weekly basis with their food cards. | Samurdhi and low income families will be issued certificates in order to receive food items such as rice, dhal and salt on a weekly basis with their food cards. | 2020-03-23 | President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has decided to grant relief to the public due to the current situation in the country with the spread of the Coronavirus. These relief measure will be effective from today (23). The President has issued directives to the Central Bank Governor, all ministry… | Social assistance | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, family | mmarquez | http://www.dailymirror.lk/breaking_news/President-provides-relief-package/108-1… | |
| Sri Lanka: Grace period for the payment of income tax | sri lanka | dailymirror.lk (23.03.2020) A grace period for the payment of income tax and VAT, driving licence renewal fee, water bills and assessment tax less than Rs. 15,000, monthly credit card bills less than Rs. 50,000, be extended until April 30th. | A grace period for the payment of income tax and VAT, driving licence renewal fee, water bills and assessment tax less than Rs. 15,000, monthly credit card bills less than Rs. 50,000, be extended until April 30th. | 2020-03-23 | President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has decided to grant relief to the public due to the current situation in the country with the spread of the Coronavirus. These relief measure will be effective from today (23). The President has issued directives to the Central Bank Governor, all ministry… | Contribution collection and compliance | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19 | mmarquez | http://www.dailymirror.lk/breaking_news/President-provides-relief-package/108-1… | |
| Bahamas: Unemployment benefit to dismissed employess | bahamas | nib-bahamas.com (23.03.2020) The Unemployment Benefit is payable where an employed person is temporarily laid off because of the negative impacts of COVID-19. The benefit is payable for up to 13 weeks at a rate of 50% of the employee's average insured income. | The Unemployment Benefit is payable where an employed person is temporarily laid off because of the negative impacts of COVID-19. The benefit is payable for up to 13 weeks at a rate of 50% of the employee's average insured income. | 2020-04-08 | Unemployment | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.nib-bahamas.com/NIB-News/pressstatement-ueb-covid-19 | ||
| Bahamas: Sickness benefit to employees quarantined | bahamas | nib-bahamas.com (20.03.2020) The National Insurance Act & Regulations provides for the payment of Sickness Benefit when a worker is quarantined. Employees with at least 40 contributions to the NIB, have a doctor's certificate and the employer's confirmation. The benefit is 60% of the insured's… | The National Insurance Act & Regulations provides for the payment of Sickness Benefit when a worker is quarantined. Employees with at least 40 contributions to the NIB, have a doctor's certificate and the employer's confirmation. The benefit is 60% of the insured's average insured income and is payable for 14 days. | 2020-03-20 | Cash sickness benefits | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.nib-bahamas.com/NIB-News/pressstatement-covid-19-sickness-qurantined | ||
| Bahamas: Unemployment assistance for self-employed in the tourism sector | bahamas | nib-bahamas.com (23.03.2020) The Government of The Bahamas, in collaboration with the National Insurance Board (NIB), is responding to bring financial support to self-employed Bahamians in the tourism sector whose income sources have been disrupted by COVID-19. While the programme will be… | The Government of The Bahamas, in collaboration with the National Insurance Board (NIB), is responding to bring financial support to self-employed Bahamians in the tourism sector whose income sources have been disrupted by COVID-19. While the programme will be administered by the National Insurance Board, it is outside of the NIB package of benefits; it is not an earned entitlement; does not require the satisfying of National Insurance contribution conditions; and does not require Department of… | 2020-03-23 | Unemployment,Social assistance | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, self-employed | mmarquez | https://www.nib-bahamas.com/NIB-News/NIB-Unemployment-Assistance | ||
| Bahamas: Early pension payments | bahamas | nib-bahamas.com (02.04.2020) The National Insurance Board is anticipating the old-age pension payments. | The National Insurance Board is anticipating the old-age pension payments. | 2020-04-02 | Old-age pensions | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.nib-bahamas.com/NIB-News/early-pension-payment-april-2020 | ||
| Greece: Placement of the Minister of Finance Mr. Christos Staikouras, for the second set of measures to deal with the effects of the coronavirus | greece | minfin.gr (24.03.2020) All employees for whom their employment contract is temporarily suspended, due to the suspension of the operation of the company with a state mandate, will receive compensation in early April, from the state budget, amounting to 800 euros. The measure concerns about 500,000… | A transfer of Euro 800 (made in early April) to about 500,000 employees in companies/businesses closed because of COVID (also self-employed workers). Government also fully covers the payment of their social security contributions. | 2020-03-24 | The Government's fight against the spread of the corona, but also its consequences, has started in time, it is multi-layered, well planned and decisive. Protecting human life and protecting the good of public health are priorities! And then comes the economy. On this occasion, I call on all… | Social assistance,Cash transfers | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | https://www.minfin.gr/web/guest/deltia-typou/-/asset_publisher/4kjvD0lBldee/con… | |
| Turkey: Social Security Payment Extensions Due to COVID-19 | turkey | orbitax.com (20.03.2020) Turkey's Social Security Institution has issued a release announcing that six-month extensions are being provided for social security contribution payments due to COVID-19. The extensions are provided based on the deadline extensions for force majeure announced by the tax… | Payment to social security contributions have been extended by 6 months. The months deferred are April, May and June. | 2020-03-20 | Turkey Provides Social Security Payment Extensions Due to COVID-19 Turkey's Social Security Institution has issued a release announcing that six-month extensions are being provided for social security contribution payments due to COVID-19. The extensions are provided based on the… | Contribution collection and compliance | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.orbitax.com/news/archive.php/Turkey-Provides-Social-Securit-41709 | |
| Lebanon: launches coronavirus aid measures with cash payments | lebanon | aljazeera.com (08.04.2020) Lebanon's Social Affairs Ministry announced it is launching an aid programme for those most in need as the country's worst economic crisis in a generation is exacerbated by a nationwide lockdown to stem the spread of coronavirus. In its first phase, the 75 billion… | 75 billion Lebanese pound programme aims to provide one-time cash assistance of 400,000 Lebanese pounds ($140 at current parallel market exchange rates) to about 187,500 families. | 2020-04-08 | Beirut, Lebanon - Lebanon's Social Affairs Ministry announced on Wednesday it is launching an aid programme for those most in need as the country's worst economic crisis in a generation is exacerbated by a nationwide lockdown to stem the spread of coronavirus. In its first phase, the 75… | Social assistance,Cash transfers | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | https://www.aljazeera.com/ajimpact/lebanon-launches-coronavirus-aid-measures-ca… | |
| Albania: Increase of amount of cash transfer benefit for families | albania | gazetaexpress.com (24.03.2020) The Prime Minister further stated that the government will give twice the money it gives per month to families in need. Rama: Also, the amount that the Albanian state pays in peacetime for economic assistance is 340 million ALL per month. We know that in those… | Families recipients of the cash transfer will receive a double amount. | 2020-03-24 | Prime Minister Rama has stated that the government has decided to give more money to small business and families in need in these difficult times of coronavirus. Through a message on the social network, Rama took as an example the case of a self-employed family through a family business. Rama:… | Family benefits,Social assistance,Cash transfers | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.gazetaexpress.com/rama-dyfishojme-fondin-per-pagat-e-biznesit-te-vo… | |
| Egypt: Protect, Provide, and Progress: Egypt's International Response in the COVID-19 Fight | egypt | egyptianstreets.com (06.04.2020) Ministry of Social Solidarity added 60,000 households to Takaful and Karama Programs. An additional 100,000 will be added as the budget will increase to 19.3 Billion EGP compared to 18.5 billion EGP. The government also increased payments to women… | Ministry of Social Solidarity added 60,000 households to Takaful and Karama Programs. An additional 100,000 will be added as the budget will increase to 19.3 Billion EGP compared to 18.5 billion EGP. The government also increased payments to women community leaders in rural areas from EGP 350 to EGP 900 per month to ensure gender equity. A one-off monetary compensation (500 EGP) offered to informal workers registered at the database of the Ministry of Manpower through post… | 2020-04-05 | Credit: Ministry of International Cooperation As the numbers now stand, over a million people globally are infected with the novel coronavirus. The world is currently threatened by a disease that is more contagious than SARS, which brings up the necessary question: will the world cooperate… | Extension of coverage,Social assistance,Cash transfers | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, extending coverage, rural world | cambrosio | https://egyptianstreets.com/2020/04/06/protect-provide-and-progress-egypts-inte… | |
| Albania: We double the fund for small business salaries and families in need | albania | gazetaexpress.com (24.03.2020) Prime Minister Rama has stated that the government has decided to give more money to small business and families in need in these difficult times of coronavirus. Through a message on the social network, Rama took as an example the case of a self-employed family… | Cash benefit to self-employed families amounting to 710 million Albanian leks. | 2020-03-23 | Prime Minister Rama has stated that the government has decided to give more money to small business and families in need in these difficult times of coronavirus. Through a message on the social network, Rama took as an example the case of a self-employed family through a family business. Rama:… | Cash transfers | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, family, self-employed | mmarquez | https://www.gazetaexpress.com/rama-dyfishojme-fondin-per-pagat-e-biznesit-te-vo… | |
| Czech Republic: Antivirus Employment Protection Program | czech republic | mpsv.cz (31.03.2020) On Tuesday, March 31, 2020, the government approved a proposal to modify the Antivirus employment protection program. This program. The is designed to help businesses protect their jobs . The state will use the Labor Office of the Czech Republic to compensate… | On Tuesday, March 31, 2020, the government approved a proposal to modify the Antivirus employment protection program. This program. The is designed to help businesses protect their jobs . The state will use the Labor Office of the Czech Republic to compensate companies for the funds paid out. This measure will help employers better manage the current situation and will not have to resort to layoffs. Employers whose economic activity will be at risk due to the… | 2020-03-31 | Unemployment | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, labour markets | cambrosio | https://www.mpsv.cz/web/cz/antivirus | ||
| Tunisie: La CNSS annonce des mesures exceptionnelles | tunisia | businessnews.com.tn (23.03.2020) La Caisse nationale a appelé les non-salariés détenteurs d’une carte bancaire à ne pas se déplacer et à verser leurs cotisations sur le site internet de la CNSS : www.cnss.tn. Les employeurs qui détiennent un certificat électronique sont aussi appelés à… | The Caisse Nationale has called on non-salaried bank card holders not to commute and to pay their contributions on the CNSS website: www.cnss.tn. Employers who hold an electronic certificate are also called upon to subscribe remotely to the wage declaration service and pay their contributions on the website as well. | 2020-03-23 | Mars 2020, ses adhérents, employeurs et non-salariés, que les déclarations de salaire et les versements des cotisations au titre du premier trimestre de 2020 se tiendront dans les délais habituels soit le 1er avril. La CNSS a précisé que les cotisations supportées par les… | E-services,Contribution collection and compliance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19 | cambrosio | https://www.businessnews.com.tn/la-cnss-annonce-des-mesures-exceptionnelles,520… | |
| Tunisie: CNSS: La déclaration des salaires et le paiement des cotisations au titre du 1er trimestre de 2020 auront lieu dans les délais habituels | tunisia | webmanagercenter.com (23.03.2020) La déclaration des salaires et le paiement des cotisations au titre du 1er trimestre de 2020 auront lieu dans les délais habituels. La CNSS a décidé de retarder de trois mois le paiement des cotisations devant être payées par les employeurs au titre du 2ème… | The CNSS has decided to delay by three months the payment of contributions to be paid by employers for the 2nd quarter of 2020 until the beginning of July, provided that the jobs created are preserved. | 2020-03-23 | La Caisse nationale de sécurité sociale a annoncé lundi, dans un communiqué, que la déclaration des salaires et le paiement des cotisations au titre du premier trimestre de 2020 pour ses affiliés employeurs et travailleurs non salariés auront lieu dans les délais habituels et ce, à partir du 1er… | Contribution collection and compliance | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19 | cambrosio | https://www.webmanagercenter.com/2020/03/23/446550/tunisie-cnss-la-declaration-… | |
| Anguilla: Payment of social security contributions now online | anguilla | ssbai.com (01.04.2020) In adherence to the safety protocols our Office is currently closed to the public until further notice. However, in an effort to continue serving you and ensure business continuity, the Board has introduced the measures outlined below, as we closely monitor the developments… | Employers and Self-Employed persons can now make their contribution payments online via the NCBA Online/Internet Banking service. | 2020-04-01 | Dear Valued Customers & Stakeholders At the Social Security Board, you can be certain that we are committed to doing everything in our power to support you during these uncertain times. In adherence to the safety protocols our Office is currently closed to the public until further notice.… | E-services | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://ssbai.com/post.php?post_id=72 | |
| Zimbabwe: NSSA contributes towards fight against COVID-19 | zimbabwe | nssa.org.zw (31.03.2020) The National Social Security Authority contributes to national efforts related to the coronavirus crisis by providing facilities and contribution to health equipment. In addition, a one-off discretionary transfer amounting to one monthly pension is paid to old-age… | The National Social Security Authority contributes to national efforts related to the coronavirus crisis by providing facilities and contribution to health equipment. In addition, a one-off discretionary transfer amounting to one monthly pension is paid to old-age pensioners in April. The NSSA encourages pensioners to use mobile money and bank cards to access these funds and not to visit banks. | 2020-03-31 | Old-age pensions,Service delivery | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.nssa.org.zw/news-blogs/our-news/nssa-contributes-towards-fight-covi… | ||
| Switzerland: Coronavirus considered as an occupational disease for activities with a hightened risk | switzerland | Le Covid-19 peut-il être reconnu comme une maladie professionnelle? Oui, il peut s’agir d’une maladie professionnelle, à condition que les collaborateurs exerçant l’activité professionnelle en question soient exposés à un risque bien plus élevé de contracter le coronavirus que le reste de la… | Cornoavirus is recognized as an occupational disease for workers having an activity presenting a hightened risk such as medical personnel. Other workers with some risk, but more limited (for exemple vendors) are not concerned. | 2020-04-08 | Le Covid-19 peut-il être reconnu comme une maladie professionnelle? Oui, il peut s’agir d’une maladie professionnelle, à condition que les collaborateurs exerçant l’activité professionnelle en question soient exposés à un risque bien plus élevé de contracter le coronavirus que le reste de la… | Health,Occupational accidents and diseases | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention, Published Measures summary | covid19 | pgirard | https://www.suva.ch/fr-ch/la-suva/coronavirus#uxlibrary-material=6b4a7a271a6c4c… | |
| Saudi Arabia: Government to pay 60% of wages for citizens working in private sector for 3 months | saudi arabia | saudigazette.com.sa (03.04.2020) Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on Friday ordered the government to pay 60 percent of the Saudi employees’ salaries for a period of three months amounting up to SR9 billion ($2.39 billion), Saudi Press Agency reported. The financial support, which… | Instead of laying off employees due to the economic impact of the coronavirus crisis, employers can apply for wage compensation to the General Organization for Social Insurance, claiming 60 per cent of the registered wage for a duration of three months, at a maximum of SR9,000 monthly. | 2020-04-03 | JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on Friday ordered the government to pay 60 percent of the Saudi employees’ salaries for a period of three months amounting up to SR9 billion ($2.39 billion), Saudi Press Agency reported. The financial support, which provides a major… | Unemployment | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | http://saudigazette.com.sa/article/591469/SAUDI-ARABIA/Saudi-govt-to-pay-60-of-… | |
| Belgium: telework will not impact applicable legislation | belgium | The increased use of teleworking due to the coronavirus will not be taken into account for the determination of the applicable social security legislation. | Frontier workers having to telework due to coronavirus-related measures will remain insured in the country of their activity. The share of the activity deployed in the home country will not be considered in the determination of the applicable legislation. | 2020-04-08 | COVID-19 pandemic and applicable legislation Summary Context Belgian decision Policy of the NSSO Formalities Bilateral agreements and Certificates of Coverage Other Member States Mandatory Limosa declaration in case of teleworking Context … | Extension of coverage,Migration | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, international_agreement | pgirard | https://campaigns.eranova.fgov.be/r-e33c933a58f482a1f5e94058dffccb5d5be5cda09d7… | |
| Thailand: Social Security measures for both employees and employers on Covid-19 | thailand | pattayamail.com (23.03.2020) Mr. Sutthi Sukosol, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labor (MOL) and Social Security Committee Chairman, said employees who are insured will be entitled to 50 percent of monthly pay in the event of unemployment due to force majeure. This compensation will be paid… | Social security measures are being implemented for both employers and employees, including unemployment benefits and a reduction in social insurance contributions. | 2020-03-23 | Mr. Sutthi Sukosol, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labor (MOL) and Social Security Committee Chairman, said employees who are insured will be entitled to 50 percent of monthly pay in the event of unemployment due to force majeure. This compensation will be paid for a maximum of 180 days per… | Unemployment,Contribution collection and compliance | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.pattayamail.com/business/thailand-social-security-measures-for-both… | |
| Netherlands: No effect of telework on coverage of frontier workers | netherlands | Coronavirus and living or working across the border: social insurance does not change in principle The government has taken temporary measures to ensure that the coronavirus does not spread further. Many people therefore have to work from home. For frontier workers this may mean that they work in a… | Frontier workers having to telework from their domicile in another country remain insured in the country of activity. | 2020-04-08 | Coronavirus and living or working across the border: social insurance does not change in principle The government has taken temporary measures to ensure that the coronavirus does not spread further. Many people therefore have to work from home. For frontier workers this may mean that… | Extension of coverage,Migration | Published Measures summary | (des)formalization, covid19 | pgirard | https://pers.svb.nl/coronavirus-en-wonen-of-werken-over-de-grens-de-sociale-ver… | |
| India: Government Allows Provident Fund Withdrawals As Emergency Measure | india | bloombergquint.com (26.03.2020) The Indian government will make amendments to the Employees’ Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Act to allow members to withdraw up to 75 percent of their balance in the fund or three months’ wages, whichever is lower, as an emergency measure to tide over… | The Indian government will make amendments to the Employees’ Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Act to allow members to withdraw up to 75 percent of their balance in the fund or three months’ wages, whichever is lower, as an emergency measure to tide over any difficulties arising from the coronavirus pandemic. | 2020-03-26 | The Indian government will make amendments to the Employees’ Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Act to allow members to withdraw up to 75 percent of their balance in the fund or three months’ wages, whichever is lower, as an emergency measure to tide over any difficulties arising from… | Old-age pensions | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.bloombergquint.com/business/coronavirus-relief-package-government-a… | |
| India: Government gives more time for social security (ESI) contributions | india | economictimes.indiatimes.com (17.03.2020) NEW DELHI: The government has given employees and employers more time to submit their monthly insurance contribution by relaxing provisions of the Employees’ State Insurance Act in view of the Covid-19 outbreak. It has given 45 days, instead of 15 days as… | Provisions of the Employees’ State Insurance Act were relaxed to allow employers and employees more time for the payment of social security contributions in view of the coronavirus. | 2020-03-17 | NEW DELHI: The government has given employees and employers more time to submit their monthly insurance contribution by relaxing provisions of the Employees’ State Insurance Act in view of the Covid-19 outbreak. It has given 45 days, instead of 15 days as mandated under the Act, for submission of… | Contribution collection and compliance | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19 | mmarquez | https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/govt-gives-more-time-f… | |
| Algérie: Coronavirus : La CNAS prend des mesures de facilitations pour ses usagers | algeria | algerie-eco.com (23.03.2020) L’Agence d’Alger de la Caisse nationale des assurances sociales (CNAS) a annoncé dimanche des mesures de facilitations au profit de ses usagés, relatives notamment aux congés de maladie, aux contrôles et révisions médicaux, à l’usage de la carte CHIFA et aux paiements… | Measures: - Extension of CHIFA chip card entitlements automatically until 30 April 2020 for those whose entitlements expire on 31 March 2020. - Periodic medical revisions of disability pensions and pensions for accidents at work and occupational diseases, which normally take place in March, April or May, are to be postponed to June 2020. In this respect, the social insured who are beneficiaries of these benefits must continue to receive payment of their pensions and annuities, without… | 2020-03-23 | L’Agence d’Alger de la Caisse nationale des assurances sociales (CNAS) a annoncé dimanche des mesures de facilitations au profit de ses usagés, relatives notamment aux congés de maladie, aux contrôles et révisions médicaux, à l’usage de la carte CHIFA et aux paiements des cotisations, a rapporté le… | Disability,Pensions,Contribution collection and compliance | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19 | cambrosio | https://www.algerie-eco.com/2020/03/23/coronavirus-la-cnas-prend-des-mesures-de… | |
| Indonesia: Government to give cash aid to 4.1 million people affected by COVID-19 | indonesia | thejakartapost.com (08.04.2020) The government is preparing cash aid for 4.1 million people in Greater Jakarta whose livelihoods have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. "[The aid is to be given to] 3.7 million people in Jakarta. [Cash aid for] the other 1.1 million people is to be provided by… | Cash-aid is being prepared for 4.1 million people in the Greater Jakarta area most affected by the coronavirus crisis. In addition, stable food aid is prepared for around 9 million people across the country. | 2020-04-08 | The government is preparing cash aid for 4.1 million people in Greater Jakarta whose livelihoods have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. "[The aid is to be given to] 3.7 million people in Jakarta. [Cash aid for] the other 1.1 million people is to be provided by the Jakarta administration,"… | Social assistance | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/04/08/govt-to-give-cash-aid-to-4-1-mil… | |
| Indonesia: Full coverage of health costs for COVID-19 patients | indonesia | thejakartapost.com (24.03.2020) The government has announced that it is providing full medical coverage for COVID-19 patients through the national health insurance provider, the Health Care and Social Security Agency (BPJS Kesehatan). Coordinating Human Development and Culture Minister… | The Indonesian government has announced that it is providing full medical coverage for COVID-19 patients through the national health insurance provider BPJS Kesehatan. This coverage is to be financed through a special fund, not through the normal social security health insurance budget. | 2020-03-24 | The government has announced that it is providing full medical coverage for COVID-19 patients through the national health insurance provider, the Health Care and Social Security Agency (BPJS Kesehatan). Coordinating Human Development and Culture Minister Muhadjir Effendy said the decision was… | Health,Health insurance,Social assistance | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/03/24/govt-commits-to-full-bpjs-keseha… | |
| Maroc: Communiqué de la CNSS pour inciter ses clients à ne pas se déplacer aux agences en vue de lutter contre la propagation du Coronavirus | morocco | cnss.ma (19.03.2020) Dans le cadre des mesures préventives annoncées par les autorités compétentes la Caisse nationale de sécurité sociale (CNSS) a mis en place une série de mesures exceptionnelles destinées à réduire les déplacements des affiliés et à garantir leur sécurité et celle du personnel… | - The follow-up of the state of progress of the treatment of the files is possible via the insured portal, the mobile application MA CNSS and the call center Allo Damane; - Orientation of the customers towards the call center, the vocal server, a new version of the CNSS Site, the portals of the CNSS, the application Smarthpone Ma.cnss and the official Facebook page of the CNSS. | 2020-03-19 | Dans le cadre des mesures préventives annoncées par les autorités compétentes visant à faire face à la pandémie du Coronavirus COVID-19, soucieuse de la sécurité sanitaire de ses clients et compte tenu de l’importance que revêtent les prestations servies par la Caisse Nationale de Sécurité Sociale… | E-services | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, mobile technologies | cambrosio | https://www.cnss.ma/fr/content/communiqu%C3%A9-de-la-cnss-pour-inciter-ses-clie… | |
| Maroc: Mesures entreprises par le Comité de Veille Economique pour soutenir les Salariés | morocco | finances.gov.ma (28.03.2020) Le fonds spécial pour la gestion de la pandémie du Coronavirus « La Covid19 » a été créé à l’effet de prendre en charge les dépenses de mise à niveau du dispositif médical, et de soutenir l’économie marocaine et ses acteurs face aux retombées négatives de cette… | The Economic Watch Committee (set up to deal with the pandemic), has taken, among other measures aimed at preserving the buying power of employees, the following measures: - granting a net monthly lump-sum allowance from March 15 to June 30, 2020, of MAD 1,000 for the month of March 2020 and MAD 2,000 for the months of April, May and June 2020. This indemnity concerns employees declared to the CNSS for February 2020, in temporary work suspension and belonging to companies in difficulty; -… | 2020-03-28 | Dans ce cadre, et après des concertations et des réunions permanentes, le Comité de Veille Economique a décidé l’octroi d’une indemnité forfaitaire mensuelle nette de 2.000 DH en plus du bénéfice des prestations relatives à l’assurance maladie obligatoire et aux allocations familiales au profit des… | Social assistance,Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | https://www.finances.gov.ma/Fr/Pages/detail-actualite.aspx?fiche=4990 | |
| Fiji: The Fiji National Provident Fund announces COVID-19 Assistance | fiji | myfnpf.com.fj (30.03.2020) Following the announcement of the Supplementary Budget for COVID-19 and in collaboration with Government, the Fiji National Provident Fund will be working closely with Employers when it rolls out the assistance program for members through existing digital platforms.… | Following the announcement of the Supplementary Budget for COVID-19 and in collaboration with Government, the Fiji National Provident Fund will be working closely with Employers when it rolls out the assistance program for members through existing digital platforms and electronic payment options. Assistance is provided to employed and self-employed members of the National Provident Fund whose employment or business has been directly impacted by the health or economic consequences of the COVID-… | 2020-03-30 | Following the announcement of the Supplementary Budget for COVID-19 and in collaboration with Government, the Fiji National Provident Fund will be working closely with Employers when it rolls out the assistance program for members through existing digital platforms. The Fund is taking its cue from… | Unemployment | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, self-employed | mmarquez | https://myfnpf.com.fj/index.php/covid-19-updates/withdrawal-assistance-requirem… | |
| France : situation des travailleurs frontaliers | france | Les travailleurs frontaliers bénéficient des mêmes droits que les ressortissants nationaux de leur lieu de travail (chômoage partiel, allocations pour garde d'enfants), même en cas de télétravail. Dans un tel cas, l'augmentation du temps de travail au lieu de domicile n'influera pas sur la détermination de la législation applicable. | 2020-04-08 | Alors que des mesures de contrôle renforcées ont été mises en place de façon coordonnée aux frontières avec nos pays voisins, la ministre du Travail et la secrétaire d’État auprès du ministre de l’Europe et des affaires étrangères chargée des affaires européennes ont reçu l’assurance de leurs… | Extension of coverage,Migration | Published Measures summary | covid19 | pgirard | https://travail-emploi.gouv.fr/actualites/presse/communiques-de-presse/article/… | ||
| Gabon : Ali Bongo dégage 250 milliards de FCFA pour faire face aux conséquences du Coronavirus | gabon | conjonctureseconomiques.com (04.04.2020) Le président gabonais dégage 250 milliards de FCFA pour faire face aux conséquences du Coronavirus. Pour les personnes les plus fragiles et économiquement faibles, l’État injectera quatre milliards de FCFA par mois, pour le règlement des factures d’… | For the most fragile and economically weak, the State will inject CFAF 4 billion per month for the payment of electricity bills and CFAF 2 billion for all water bills. Any landlord will suspend, for the duration of the partial confinement, the collection of rents from people with no income, the list of whom will be drawn up later by the Government; an aid fund of CFAF 2.5 billion will be set up to compensate for the losses of the small landlords resulting from the previous measure; land… | 2020-04-04 | Le chef de l’Etat gabonais, Ali Bongo Ondimba vient d’annoncer une série de mesures d’accompagnement dans le cadre de la lutte contre la pandémie du Coronavirus. Elles ont été déclinées dans son adresse à la nation, ce 04 avril 2020. A travers cette sortie, Ali Bongo a réitéré le soutien de de l’… | Social assistance,Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, family | cambrosio | http://conjonctureseconomiques.com/index.php/2020/04/04/gabon-ali-bongo-degage-… | |
| European Union: Frontier workers and posted workers | european union | - Frontier workers should remain insured in the country of their employment, even in case of telework or partial unemployment. Some countries have also concluded special agreements in this sense, even in the event that work in the home country exceeds 25%. - Posted workers, whose posted activity started before the outbreak of the pandemic remain entitled to social security benefits from the member state where they pay social security contributions, and not from the member state where… | 2020-04-08 | 30 March 2020 #coronavirus Are you a frontier worker? You are a frontier worker if you work in a Member State different than your Member State of residence (meaning that you go to work in one country, and return regularly to the country where you reside). In case of unemployment, different… | Extension of coverage,Migration | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | pgirard | |||
| Iran: $305 million to Support Those Who Have Lost Jobs Amid Coronavirus Outbreak | iran | financialtribune.com (06.04.2020) The government will allocate 50,000 billion rials ($305 million) to Unemployment Insurance Fund to support those who have lost their jobs amid the outbreak of coronavirus, an official with the Ministry of Cooperatives, Labor and Social Welfare said. “To prevent the… | Allocation of 50,000 billion rials (USD $305 million) to the Unemployment Insurance Fund to support dismissed workers. Use of electronic forms to request the unemployment benefit instead of going to the minitry's bureaus. | 2020-04-06 | The government will allocate 50,000 billion rials ($305 million) to Unemployment Insurance Fund to support those who have lost their jobs amid the outbreak of coronavirus, an official with the Ministry of Cooperatives, Labor and Social Welfare said. “To prevent the spread of the virus, applicants… | Unemployment,Service delivery | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://financialtribune.com/articles/domestic-economy/102718/iran-allocates-30… | |
| Spanish Government Aims to Roll Out Basic Income ‘Soon’ | spain | Bloomberg (05.04.2020) The Spanish government is working to roll out a universal basic income as soon as possible, as part of a battery of actions aimed at countering the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, according to Economy Minister Nadia Calvino. Social Security Minister Jose Luis Escriva is… | The Spanish government is working to roll out a universal basic income as soon as possible, as part of a battery of actions aimed at countering the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, according to Economy Minister Nadia Calvino. Social Security Minister Jose Luis Escriva is coordinating the project and plans to put some sort of basic income “in place as soon as possible,” with the main focus on assisting families, Calvino, who also serves as deputy prime minister, said in an interview Sunday… | 2020-04-07 | Social assistance | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary, Published_SS_Monitor | covid19, universal-basic-income | pmassetti | https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-05/spanish-government-aims-to-r… | ||
| Kenya: Cash transfer to the elderly, orphans and other vulnerable groups | kenya | nation.co.ke (25.03.2020) Some of the measures announced by the government are: Appropriation of an additional Ksh. 10 Billion to the elderly, orphans and other vulnerable members of our society through cash-transfers by the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, to cushion them from the adverse… | Appropriation of an additional Ksh. 10 Billion to the elderly, orphans and other vulnerable members of our society through cash-transfers by the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, to cushion them from the adverse economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and tax relief for persons earning gross monthly income of up to Ksh. 24,000. | 2020-03-25 | Here is the full speech delivered by the President Kenyatta Wednesday afternoon: Fellow Citizens, The Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is an unprecedented global health crisis that has so far manifested in over 184 countries and territories. Globally, over 400,000 cases of the virus have been… | Social assistance | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.nation.co.ke/news/Coronavirus-in-Kenya-Uhuru-full-speech-/1056-5504… | |
| Singapore: Nominated MP proposes temporary universal basic income scheme to help S'poreans get through Covid-19 crisis | singapore | The Straits Times (07.04.2020) Give all Singaporeans a universal basic income for the duration of the coronavirus crisis, to assure them that their basic needs will be met even if they lose their jobs, said Nominated MP Walter Theseira. Under his proposal, dubbed the Majulah Universal Basic Income… | Proposal: Give all Singaporeans a universal basic income for the duration of the coronavirus crisis, to assure them that their basic needs will be met even if they lose their jobs, said Nominated MP Walter Theseira. Under his proposal, dubbed the Majulah Universal Basic Income Scheme (MUBI), all Singaporeans - including children and retirees - will get $110 a week for 12 weeks. This will be considered taxable income and cost $4.62 billion. | 2020-04-07 | Cash transfers | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, universal-basic-income | pmassetti | https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/nominated-mp-proposes-temporary-universal… | ||
| Japan to give ¥300,000 to struggling households as COVID-19 cases rise | japan | The Japan Times (03.04.2020) The government will provide ¥300,000 (2800$) in cash to each household suffering from falling incomes amid the spread of the new coronavirus. About 10 million of the nation's 58 million households are expected to be eligible for the cash program, a key pillar of… | The government will provide ¥300,000 (2800$) in cash to each household suffering from falling incomes amid the spread of the new coronavirus. About 10 million of the nation's 58 million households are expected to be eligible for the cash program, a key pillar of an emergency economic package that the government plans to compile as soon as Tuesday. | 2020-04-07 | Cash transfers | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/04/03/national/cash-stimulus-coronavirus… | ||
| India: Odisha CM announces Rs 2,200 crore package for weaker sections | india | indiatoday.in (27.03.2020) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced a 22,200 million Indian Rupees (INR) support package for the welfare of economically weaker sections of society in Odisha to deal with the coronavirus related impact. The measures include : 4 months… | A 2,200 million Indian Rupees (INR) support package for the welfare of economically weaker sections of society in Odisha to deal with the coronavirus related impact. The measures include : 4 months advance pension for the 4.8 million beneficiaries under the Odisha Social Security Scheme 2.2 million construction workers will receive 1500 INR each 9.4 million beneficiaries under the FSCW Department will get a financial assistance of 1000 INR each | 2020-03-27 | Old-age pensions,Cash transfers | Published Measures summary | covid19 | btreichel | https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/coronavirus-in-india-odisha-cm-announces-… | ||
| Kyrgyzstan: The Government approved an action plan to provide social support to the population and ensure food security | kyrgyz republic | gov.kg (30.03.2020) The Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, Muhammedkaly Abylgaziev, held a meeting, which resulted in the adoption of a plan to reduce the negative impact on economic and social stability in connection with the spread of coronavirus infection. Among the measures there is the… | Among the measures there is the decision to provide targeted social assistance to low-income families in the form of food packages. It was recommended to large producers, suppliers of food products, owners of large retail chains to ensure an adequate supply of socially significant agricultural goods and food products, stable sales and prices for them; put in the state reserve the necessary volume of the food group of essential goods. | 2020-03-30 | The Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, Muhammedkaly Abylgaziev, held a meeting, which resulted in the adoption of a plan to reduce the negative impact on economic and social stability in connection with the spread of coronavirus infection. According to the Head of Government, the current… | Family benefits,Social assistance,Cash transfers | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, family | cambrosio | https://www.gov.kg/ru/post/s/okmt-kalkty-sotsialdyk-zhaktan-koldoo-zhana-azyk-t… |