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<h1>Social Security Programs Throughout the World: Europe, 2004</h1>
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<h1>Albania</h1>
<div class="exchangeRate">Exchange rate: US$1.00 equals 105.6&nbsp;leks.</div>
<h2>Old Age, Disability, and Survivors</h2>
<h3>Regulatory Framework</h3>
<p><span class="h4">First law:</span> 1947.</p>
<p><span class="h4">Current law:</span> 1993, with amendments.</p>
<p><span class="h4">Type of program:</span> Social insurance system.</p>
<h3>Coverage</h3>
<p>Employed persons, self-employed persons, and university students.</p>
<p>Voluntary coverage for those who do not qualify for compulsory insurance.</p>
<p>Supplementary systems for civil servants, private employers and employees, and military personnel.</p>
<p>Special state pensions are available for those who have contributed to the political and cultural development of Albania.</p>
<h3>Source of Funds</h3>
<p><span class="h4">Insured person:</span> 9.5% of total earnings (8% for old-age, disability, and survivor pensions and for sickness and maternity benefits; 1.5% for medical benefits).</p>
<p><span class="h4">Employer:</span> 29.9% of payroll.</p>
<p><span class="h4">Government:</span> Any deficit. Covers costs for persons in compulsory military service and credits contributions on behalf of the unemployed.</p>
<h3>Qualifying Conditions</h3>
<p><span class="h4">Old-age pension:</span> Age&nbsp;65 (men) or age&nbsp;60 (women) with 35&nbsp;years of contributions. Retirement from economic activity is necessary.</p>
<p>Age&nbsp;50 with 30&nbsp;years of contributions for mothers with six or more children over age&nbsp;8.</p>
<p>Partial pension: Age&nbsp;65 (men) or age&nbsp;60 (women) with between 20 and 35&nbsp;years of contributions.</p>
<p>Deferred pension: A deferred pension is possible.</p>
<p><span class="h4">Disability pension:</span> Incapable of any work, blind, or suffering from severe mutilation.</p>
<p>The minimum insurance period is at least one-half the difference in years between the claimant's age and age&nbsp;20.</p>
<p>The degree of disability is assessed by the Medical Experts Committee&nbsp;(MEC). At pensionable age, the claimant may choose to take the old-age pension if the amount is higher.</p>
<p>Partial disability pension: Incapacity to perform work at the last place of employment but capable of work under special working conditions as determined by the MEC. The minimum insurance period must be met.</p>
<p><span class="h4">Survivor pension:</span> The deceased was an old-age or disability pensioner or was insured at the time of death or insurance coverage ceased not more than 1&nbsp;year before death.</p>
<p>Eligible survivors include a surviving spouse caring for a dependent child under age&nbsp;8; a disabled or aged spouse (age&nbsp;50 for a widow or age&nbsp;60 for a widower); dependent orphans under age&nbsp;18 (age&nbsp;25 if a student), or a spouse or a child who became disabled before reaching these ages; parents and grandparents aged&nbsp;65 or older who shared the same household with the deceased for 12&nbsp;months before the insured's death and have no one else to care for them; and dependent grandchildren. A surviving spouse loses entitlement to the survivor pension on remarriage.</p>
<h3>Old-Age Benefits</h3>
<p><span class="h4">Old-age pension:</span> A basic flat-rate pension (equal to the minimum standard of living) is payable to all insured persons, plus an earnings-related pension for employed persons equal to 1% for each year of coverage multiplied by the average assessed wage for which contributions were paid.</p>
<p>The maximum pension is twice the basic pension amount or 75% of average net wages during 3 of the last 10&nbsp;years of employment.</p>
<p>Deferred pension: An increment of 4% of the full pension is paid for each year of deferral with continued contributions.</p>
<p>The maximum deferred pension is 80% of the average net wage during 3 of the last 10&nbsp;years of employment.</p>
<p>Partial pension: A percentage of the full pension, corresponding to the number of years worked.</p>
<p>Benefit adjustment: The basic flat-rate pension is indexed annually according to price changes of selected commodities.</p>
<h3>Permanent Disability Benefits</h3>
<p><span class="h4">Disability pension:</span> A basic flat-rate pension (equal to the minimum standard of living) is payable to all insured persons, plus an earnings-related pension for employed persons equal to 1% for each year of coverage multiplied by the average assessed wage for which contributions were paid.</p>
<p>The maximum pension is twice the basic flat-rate pension or 80% of the last average net wage, whichever is less.</p>
<p>Partial disability pension: 50% of the insured's full disability pension (the basic flat-rate pension plus the insured's earnings-related pension).</p>
<p>Constant-attendance supplement: 15% of the assessed wage for contribution purposes.</p>
<p>Supplements for dependent children: A supplement equal to 5% of the basic old-age pension is paid for each dependent child under age&nbsp;15. The maximum supplement is 20% of the basic old-age pension.</p>
<p>Benefit adjustment: Benefits are adjusted according to changes to the old-age pension.</p>
<h3>Survivor Benefits</h3>
<p><span class="h4">Survivor pension:</span> 50% of the insured's old-age pension for the surviving spouse; 25% for each orphan and each other dependent.</p>
<p>The maximum pension is 100% of the insured's old-age pension; 50% if the surviving spouse is economically active or receiving a pension in his or her own right.</p>
<p><span class="h4">Full orphan's pension:</span> 50% of the insured's old-age pension for a sole orphan provided there is no other eligible dependent. Full orphans are eligible for the pension entitlements of both parents.</p>
<p><span class="h4">Death benefit:</span> A lump sum equal to 1&nbsp;month's basic flat-rate old-age pension.</p>
<h3>Administrative Organization</h3>
<p>Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs and a tripartite Administrative Council provide general supervision.</p>
<p>Social Insurance Institute administers the program.</p>
<h2>Sickness and Maternity</h2>
<h3>Regulatory Framework</h3>
<p><span class="h4">First law:</span> 1947.</p>
<p><span class="h4">Current law:</span> 1993, with 1994, 1995, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003 amendments.</p>
<p><span class="h4">Type of program:</span> Social insurance (cash benefits) and universal system (medical care).</p>
<h3>Coverage</h3>
<p><span class="h4">Sickness benefits:</span> Employees.</p>
<p><span class="h4">Maternity benefits:</span> Employees, employers, and self-employed persons.</p>
<p><span class="h4">Medical care:</span> All residents.</p>
<h3>Source of Funds</h3>
<p><span class="h4">Insured person:</span> See source of funds under Old Age, Disability, and Survivors, above. (Persons living in urban areas contribute 1.7% of earnings for medical benefits.)</p>
<p><span class="h4">Employer:</span> 0.8% of payroll (sickness benefits), 2.3% of payroll (maternity benefits), and 1.5% for medical cash benefits.</p>
<p><span class="h4">Government:</span> 1.7% of payroll for employees (medical benefits). Total cost for persons not currently in the labor force (medical benefits).</p>
<h3>Qualifying Conditions</h3>
<p><span class="h4">Sickness benefits:</span> Currently insured.</p>
<p><span class="h4">Maternity benefits:</span> Twelve months of contributions.</p>
<p><span class="h4">Medical benefits:</span> There is no minimum qualifying period.</p>
<h3>Sickness and Maternity Benefits</h3>
<p><span class="h4">Sickness benefit:</span> 70% of the average daily wage in the last calendar year if the insured has less than 10&nbsp;years of contributions; 80% for more than 10&nbsp;years. The benefit is payable from the 15th&nbsp;day of medical certification (the first 14&nbsp;days are paid by the employer) for up to 6&nbsp;months. The benefit may be extended for an additional 3&nbsp;months if the Medical Experts Committee&nbsp;(MEC) certifies the likelihood of recovery in that period. The benefit is equal to 50% of the average daily wage during periods of hospitalization, provided there are no dependents. Income compensation is also available for changes of employment due to health reasons.</p>
<p><span class="h4">Maternity benefit:</span> Employees are entitled to 365&nbsp;days of paid maternity leave (with a minimum of 35&nbsp;days before the expected date of childbirth and 42&nbsp;days after). The benefit is 80% of the average daily wage in the last calendar year for the leave period taken before childbirth and for 150&nbsp;days after; the benefit is paid at 50% of the average daily wage for the remainder of the entitlement period. For multiple births, the paid leave period is extended to 390&nbsp;days, including a minimum of 60&nbsp;days before and 42&nbsp;days after the expected date of childbirth. Benefits are also payable in cases of adoption. Compensation is payable for changes of employment due to pregnancy.</p>
<p>For employers and the self-employed, the benefit is equal to the basic old-age pension.</p>
<p><span class="h4">Birth grant:</span> A lump-sum payment of one-half of the minimum wage set by the Council of Ministers, payable to either insured parent with a minimum of 1&nbsp;year's contributions.</p>
<h3>Workers' Medical Benefits</h3>
<p>Free general practitioners' services.</p>
<p>Cost sharing: Reimbursement is provided from 35% to 100% for various essential medicines.</p>
<h3>Dependents' Medical Benefits</h3>
<p>Same as for the family head.</p>
<h3>Administrative Organization</h3>
<p>Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs and Ministry of Health Protection provide general supervision.</p>
<p>Social Insurance Institute administers sickness and maternity benefits.</p>
<p>Health Insurance Institute administers medical benefits.</p>
<h2>Work Injury</h2>
<h3>Regulatory Framework</h3>
<p><span class="h4">First law:</span> 1947.</p>
<p><span class="h4">Current laws:</span> 1993, 1995, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003.</p>
<p><span class="h4">Type of program:</span> Social insurance system.</p>
<h3>Coverage</h3>
<p>Employees, apprentices, and students in practical training.</p>
<h3>Source of Funds</h3>
<p><span class="h4">Insured person:</span> None.</p>
<p><span class="h4">Employer:</span> 0.5% of payroll.</p>
<p><span class="h4">Government:</span> None.</p>
<h3>Qualifying Conditions</h3>
<p><span class="h4">Work injury benefits:</span> There is no minimum qualifying period. Occupational diseases are defined by the Ministry of Health.</p>
<h3>Temporary Disability Benefits</h3>
<p>100% of the average daily wage during the last 3&nbsp;years is payable for up to 12&nbsp;months.</p>
<h3>Permanent Disability Benefits</h3>
<p>For an assessed loss of working capacity of at least 67%, the benefit is 80% of the average wage during the last 3&nbsp;years but not less than the minimum standard of living.</p>
<p>Partial permanent disability: For an assessed loss of at least 33% of working capacity, the benefit is equal to between 50% and 80% of the average wage during the last 3&nbsp;years, depending on the degree of loss of working capacity.</p>
<p>Minor permanent disability: For an assessed loss of between 10% and 33% of working capacity, the benefit is a lump sum set by regulations. Material damages incurred by the insured person are compensated in full.</p>
<h3>Workers' Medical Benefits</h3>
<p>Compensation is available for additional medical care and for the cost of rehabilitation.</p>
<h3>Survivor Benefits</h3>
<p><span class="h4">Survivor pension:</span> 50% of the insured's pension for the surviving spouse.</p>
<p><span class="h4">Orphan's pension:</span> 25% is payable for each orphan, even if the surviving parent is economically active or receiving a pension.</p>
<p>The maximum orphan's pension is 50% of the insured's pension.</p>
<p><span class="h4">Other eligible survivors:</span> 25% for each parent, grandchild, and grandparent.</p>
<p>The maximum total pension is 100% of the insured's pension.</p>
<p><span class="h4">Death benefit:</span> A lump sum equal to 1&nbsp;month's basic old-age pension.</p>
<h3>Administrative Organization</h3>
<p>Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs provides general supervision.</p>
<p>Social Insurance Institute administers the program.</p>
<h2>Unemployment</h2>
<h3>Regulatory Framework</h3>
<p><span class="h4">First and current law:</span> 1993.</p>
<p><span class="h4">Type of program:</span> Social insurance system.</p>
<h3>Coverage</h3>
<p>Employees.</p>
<h3>Source of Funds</h3>
<p><span class="h4">Insured person:</span> None.</p>
<p><span class="h4">Employer:</span> 6% of payroll.</p>
<p><span class="h4">Government:</span> Covers any deficit.</p>
<h3>Qualifying Conditions</h3>
<p><span class="h4">Unemployment benefit:</span> At least 1&nbsp;year's contributions and receiving no other benefits (except for partial disability), registered at an unemployment office, and willing to undergo training.</p>
<h3>Unemployment Benefits</h3>
<p>A flat-rate benefit providing at least for a minimum standard of living, as decided by the Council of Ministers (3,960&nbsp;leks a month in 2003). The benefit is payable for up to 12&nbsp;months or for a total of 365 calendar days if the insured has temporary periods of employment.</p>
<p>Child supplement: 5% of the unemployment benefit for each dependent child under age&nbsp;15, up to a maximum of 20% (the supplement is reduced by 50% if one parent is employed or receiving a pension).</p>
<p>For persons attending training courses but not receiving a grant or wages, benefits are payable up to 18&nbsp;months.</p>
<p>Benefit adjustment: Benefits are indexed annually according to price changes of selected commodities.</p>
<h3>Administrative Organization</h3>
<p>Ministry of Labor, Emigration, and Social Affairs provides general supervision.</p>
<p>National Employment Service administers the payment of benefits.</p>
<p>Social Insurance Institute administers the collection of contributions.</p>
<h2>Family Allowances</h2>
<h3>Regulatory Framework</h3>
<p><span class="h4">First and current law:</span> 1993 (financial aid and social services).</p>
<p><span class="h4">Type of program:</span> Social assistance system.</p>
<p>Note: Social insurance benefits for dependent children are provided through the Social Insurance Act, under Old Age, Disability, and Survivors and Unemployment.</p>
<h3>Coverage</h3>
<p>Resident families.</p>
<h3>Source of Funds</h3>
<p><span class="h4">Insured person:</span> None.</p>
<p><span class="h4">Employer:</span> None.</p>
<p><span class="h4">Government:</span> Total cost.</p>
<h3>Qualifying Conditions</h3>
<p><span class="h4">Family allowances (social assistance):</span> Families resident in Albania.</p>
<h3>Family Allowance Benefits</h3>
<p><span class="h4">Family allowances (social assistance):</span> Financial aid is provided to families with low or inadequate income or to families with a member who is disabled or blind.</p>
<h3>Administrative Organization</h3>
<p>Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs provides general supervision.</p>
<p>General Administration of Social Assistance and Services administers the program at district level.</p>
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