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      10. Mar 2026Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing, Social Security and Pensions

      Social security and pensions

      Social security and pensions Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs Ministry of Health Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing The Icelandic pension system is based on three main pillars: the social security system, an occupational pension system and supplementary pension savings. Social security is a public pension system of which all Icelanders are members, with the primary objective of providing mutual insurance, income equalisation and a social safety net for pension recipients. Social security includes pensions, health insurance and disability insurance

      11. Jan 2023Legislation, Acts of Parliament, Human Resources, Life and Health, Social Security and Pensions, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing

      Act on Maternity/Paternity Leave and Parental Leave No. 144/2020

      11 January 2023 / Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing Act on Maternity/Paternity Leave and Parental Leave No. 144/2020 Act on Maternity/Paternity Leave and Parental Leave No. 144/2020 This Act applies to the entitlement of parents on the domestic labour market to maternity/paternity leave and parental leave

      11. Jan 2023Legislation, Acts of Parliament, Human Resources, Life and Health, Social Security and Pensions, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing

      Act on Maternity/Paternity Leave and Parental Leave No. 144/2020

      11 January 2023 / Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing Act on Maternity/Paternity Leave and Parental Leave No. 144/2020 Act on Maternity/Paternity Leave and Parental Leave No. 144/2020 This Act applies to the entitlement of parents on the domestic labour market to maternity/paternity leave and parental leave

      13. Sep 2011Legislation, Social Welfare and Families, Social Security and Pensions, Acts of Parliament

      The Social Security Act, No. 100/2007

      13 September 2011 / The Social Security Act, No. 100/2007 Updated: November 2018 The Social Security Act, No. 100/2007 as amended by Act No

      13. Sep 2011Legislation, Social Welfare and Families, Acts of Parliament, Social Security and Pensions

      Social Assistance Act, No. 99/2007

      13 September 2011 / Social Assistance Act, No. 99/2007 Social Assistance Act, No. 99/2007 Originally Act No

      13. Sep 2011Legislation, Social Welfare and Families, Social Security and Pensions, Acts of Parliament

      The Social Security Act, No. 100/2007

      13 September 2011 / The Social Security Act, No. 100/2007 Updated: November 2018 The Social Security Act, No. 100/2007 as amended by Act No

      13. Sep 2011Legislation, Social Welfare and Families, Acts of Parliament, Social Security and Pensions

      Social Assistance Act, No. 99/2007

      13 September 2011 / Social Assistance Act, No. 99/2007 Social Assistance Act, No. 99/2007 Originally Act No

      06. Oct 2009Legislation, Life and Health, Acts of Parliament, Social Security and Pensions, Ministry of Health

      Act on Health Insurance, No. 112/2008

      06 October 2009 / Ministry of Health Act on Health Insurance, No. 112/2008 Updated: Feb. 2024 Act on Health Insurance No

      06. Oct 2009Legislation, Life and Health, Acts of Parliament, Social Security and Pensions, Ministry of Health

      Act on Health Insurance, No. 112/2008

      06 October 2009 / Ministry of Health Act on Health Insurance, No. 112/2008 Updated: Feb. 2024 Act on Health Insurance No

      11. Dec 2002Legislation, Labour Market and Employment, Social Security and Pensions

      Act on Working Terms and Pension Rights Insurance, No. 55/1980

      11 December 2002 / Act on Working Terms and Pension Rights Insurance, No. 55/1980 Act on Working Terms and Pension Rights Insurance, No. 55/1980 as amended by Act No

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