Old Age, Disability, and Survivors In March 2011, a pension law
established a mandatory old-age pension system based on
individual accounts for private-sector workers earning above a
minimum salary threshold. The law has yet to be implemented.
Special system for public-sector employees only. Sickness and
Maternity No statutory cash benefits are provided. Government
health centers and hospitals provide some free medical services
to the population. First law: 1946. Current laws: 1990 and 2000.
Type of program: Employer-liability system, normally involving
insurance with a private carrier. Exclusions: Casual workers,
self-employed persons, family workers, and armed forces
personnel. Source of Funds Insured person: None. Self-employed
person: Not applicable. Employer: The total cost; provides
benefits directly or pays insurance premiums. Work injury
benefits: There is no minimum qualifying period. Temporary
Disability Benefits A percentage of the insured's earnings is
paid, according to a schedule in law. The ben