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Several benefits exist to help people in various life situations. The state pays disabled persons pensions for incapacity to work. Additional benefits are paid to compensate the need for personal assistance.
Funeral benefits are paid to help to cover the expenses of a funeral.
Survivor’s pensions are paid upon the death of the provider of the family to the family members who were under his/her maintenance.
State compensations are paid to crime victims to compensate loss due to incapability to work, victim’s medical treatment costs or other relevant and important costs related to the crime.
The Social Insurance Board regulates the payment of these benefits. To apply for a pension or a benefit, one should contact the local Pension Office.
Social Insurance Board. Pensions and benefits
Ministry of Social Affairs
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