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Act No. 117 of 1993 on Social Security.

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Iceland
Social security (general standards)
1993-12-23
National
Law, Act

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National insurance incorporates benefits such as old age benefits, disability benefits, child allowance and maternity benefits. In case of accidents, the national insurance provides for health care, daily allowance, disability benefits and survivor's benefits. The Act stipulates that all persons domiciled in Iceland for the last six months are entitled to health insurance according to the Act. That includes free hospitalization and medical consultation against low fees. Sets out specific rules for dental cost, travelling allowance, payments for medicine etc.

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    Date of entry into force
    1994-01-01
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Monograph region

    Monograph title
    Lagasafn
    Publisher
    Ministry of Justice
    Place of publication
    Reykjavik
    Country
    Iceland
    Date
    1995
    Page range
    pp. 689-698
    ISBN
    9979-884-01-0