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Sozialversicherung

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.

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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

How Sozialversicherung compares

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: 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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