Sozialversicherung
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Sozialversicherung is the Austrian social security system providing mandatory health insurance, pension insurance, accident insurance, and unemployment insurance for all employed and self-employed persons in Austria.
Sozialversicherung operates in the Austrian Social Insurance System segment.
Sozialversicherung: Disambiguation
The Austrian Sozialversicherung is NOT the same as the German Sozialversicherung, although both are social security systems. The Austrian Sozialversicherung is administered by different carriers: OeGK (employees), SVS (self-employed), BVAEB (civil servants). It is distinct from private health insurance (Zusatzversicherung), which is optional supplementary coverage.
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Sozialversicherung: Core Facts
- Entity Type
- Social Security System
- Official Name
- Sozialversicherung
- Country
- Austria
- Coverage
- Health, Pension, Accident, Unemployment
- Employee Carrier
- ÖGK (Österreichische Gesundheitskasse)
- Self-Employed Carrier
- SVS (Sozialversicherungsanstalt der Selbständigen)
- Civil Servant Carrier
- BVAEB
- Contribution Rate (Employee)
- ~18% of gross salary (shared employer/employee)
- Mandatory
- Yes, for all employed and self-employed persons
- Status
- Active Definition
- Verified
Sozialversicherung: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sozialversicherung in Austria?
The Sozialversicherung is Austria's mandatory social security system. The Sozialversicherung covers health insurance, pension, accident insurance, and unemployment insurance for all employed and self-employed persons in Austria.
Is the Austrian Sozialversicherung the same as German social security?
The Austrian Sozialversicherung is NOT the same as the German Sozialversicherung. While both are social security systems, the Austrian Sozialversicherung is administered by different carriers (OeGK, SVS, BVAEB) and has different contribution rates and benefit structures.
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