12/09/2025 02:38 PM
Persistent social protection gaps in Europe and Central Asia worsened by climate change impact
New International Labour Organization report reveals that despite relatively high levels of social protection coverage in the region, significant gaps in adequacy and coverage remain.
11/09/2025 02:16 PM
How contribution subsidies like Jordan’s Estidama++ are redrawing the social protection map
Subsidies for social security enhance affordability for vulnerable workers and drive the expansion of inclusive coverage
09/09/2025 08:55 AM
Socso aims to start mandatory contribution for gig workers at 1.25% per ride or delivery from 2026
KUALA LUMPUR (June 17): The Social Security Organisation (Socso), also known as Perkeso, aims to introduce mandatory contributions for gig economy workers starting January 2026.
29/08/2025 09:59 AM
Navigating change for success: Lessons from social security institutions
Social security institutions worldwide are undergoing unprecedented institutional transformation that fundamentally reshapes how they operate and deliver services. In an era of rapid digitalization, institutional consolidation, and evolving citizen expectations, these institutions must master the art of managing change while maintaining continuous service delivery to millions of customers.
22/08/2025 03:39 PM
China steps up aid as youth jobless rate edges higher
22/08/2025 03:00 PM
NHSO Thailand: Patients conveniently access dental care through ‘UCS upgrade’
31/07/2025 02:50 PM
Social protection for agricultural workers: Innovative practices in Europe
Experiences in Europe showcase innovative practices for the social protection of agricultural workers. These workers engage in challenging and demanding jobs, face specific risks and occupational hazards, and frequently live far from urban centres. Their workplace is often also their home, requiring them to work irregular hours without typical weekends or rest periods. Additionally, they experience significant health and safety risks due to the seasonal nature of farming. Therefore, to respond to their needs, this population frequently benefits from dedicated social security schemes.
30/07/2025 10:08 AM
Retirees Face an $18,100 Benefit Cut in 7 Years
The Social Security and Medicare trust funds are only a little more than seven years from insolvency, based on projections from the programs’ own Trustees in combination with our estimates of the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The law dictates that when the trust funds deplete their reserves, payments are limited to incoming revenues. For the Social Security retirement program, we estimate that means a 24 percent benefit cut in late 2032, after the enactment of OBBBA.
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