05/02/2019 10:59 AM
Taiwan health insurance payments to rise in tandem with minimum wage
About 120,000 people might nevertheless see their premiums fall.
01/02/2019 10:10 AM
Extension of coverage: Social security for migrant workers in Eurasia
Coverage extension is not only one of the greatest challenges for social security today, but also one of its most important goals. The Eurasia region is one in which there is a need for improved social protection, in particular for migrant workers. Recognizing this, since 2005, ISSA member organizations have been focusing on administrative solutions for the enhancement of social security coverage for migrant workers in Eurasia.
25/01/2019 11:03 AM
ILO100: Taking the ILO to the people
To coincide with its 100th year, the ILO has announced a Global Campaign, “Taking the ILO to the people”, that demonstrates the relevance of the Organization’s founding mandate to contemporary challenges and its central role in helping build a fairer future for all.
01/01/2019 10:17 AM
Regional Social Security Forum for Europe
The Regional Social Security Forum for Europe will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan from 14 to 16 May 2019, at the invitation of the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Population of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
18/12/2018 10:27 AM
Marcelo Abi-Ramia Caetano of Brazil elected as new ISSA Secretary General
The 37th Session of the Council of the International Social Security Association (ISSA) took place in ISSA headquarters in Geneva on December 7, 2018 with the participation of representatives from all 338 member organisations.
14/12/2018 10:05 AM
Persons with disabilities and access to social security
The United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948 asserts that social security is an inalienable human right. As the international community celebrates the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December, it is important to highlight the goal to realize equal access to the right to social security protection for persons with disabilities.
08/12/2018 10:35 AM
New ISSA Secretary General - Marcelo Abi-Ramia Caetano
The Council of the International Social Security Association (ISSA) has elected Mr Marcelo Abi-Ramia Caetano from Brazil as its new Secretary General. Taking office in 2019, Mr Caetano was elected for an initial term of 6 years. In his new role, Mr Caetano will manage and direct the activities of the Association and work with key partners in realizing ISSA’s mission of bringing excellence in social security administration.
27/11/2018 03:46 PM
ACT2018: A broader role for actuaries in shaping social security
Sickness
Work Injury and Occupational Disease
Survivor’s
Old-age
Maternity
Unemployment
Medical (Health Insurance)
Certificate of coverage
VSS - ISSA Guidelines on Social Security