Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws,
this book describes the social security regime in Lithuania. It conveys
a clear working knowledge of the legal mechanics affecting health care,
employment injuries and occupational diseases, incapacity to work, pensions,
survivors’ benefits, unemployment benefits and services, and family benefits.
The analysis covers the field of application, conditions for entitlement,
calculation of benefits, financing, the institutional framework, and relevant
law enforcement and controls. Allowances for retirees, employees, public
sector workers, the self-employed, and the handicapped are all clearly
explained, along with full details of claims, adjudication procedures, and
appeals.
Succinct yet eminently practical, the book will be a valuable resource for
lawyers handling social security matters in Lithuania. It will be of
practical utility to those both in public service and private practice called
on to develop and to apply social security law and policy, and of special
interest as a contribution to the comparative study of social security systems.
The Authors
List of Abbreviations
General Introduction
Chapter 1. General Background
Chapter 2. Introduction to Social Security System
Selected Bibliography
Part I. The Institutions
Chapter 1. Central Governmental Institutions
Chapter 2. Social Security Institutions under Ministries
Chapter 3. Municipal Social Departments
Chapter 4. Private Institutions
Part II. Contribution and Financing
Chapter 1. Contribution Regulation
Chapter 2. Administration
Part III. Health Care
Part IV. Family Allowances
Part V. Benefits for Children
Part VI. Incapacity to Work
Chapter 1. Field of Application
Chapter 2. Conditions
Chapter 3. Amount of Benefits
Part VII. Accidents at Work and Occupational Diseases
Chapter 1. Field of Application
Chapter 2. Concept of Occupational Accident and Diseases
Chapter 3. Benefits
Part VIII. Sickness and Vocational Rehabilitation
Part IX. Unemployment
Chapter 1. Employment Support
Chapter 2. Unemployment Benefits
Part X. Old-age and Survivors’ Pensions
Part XI. Social Assistance Benefits
Chapter 1. Field of Application
Chapter 2. Benefits and Beneficiaries
Part XII. Minimum Income Support
Chapter 1. Field of Application
Chapter 2. Benefits and Beneficiaries
Part XIII. Transport Privileges
Part XIV. State Pensions
Chapter 1. Field of Application
Chapter 2. Pensions and Beneficiaries
Index