A Comparative Study of Non-Work Related Disability Insurance in Iran and Fifty Countries

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Ph.D Candidate of Social Health and Social Welfare, University of Social Welfare in Rehabilitation Sciences

2 Social determinants of health research center, tabriz University of Medical Sciences

3 Department of Social Welfare Management,, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences

4 Preventive medicine and public health research center, Psychosocial Institute, Iran University of Medical Sciences

Abstract

Goal: Disability is a reduction in income due to a decrease in work ability resulting from an accident or illness, which is divided into two categories: Total disability and Partial disability, according to the degree of disability and according to medical commissions. In this study, we seek to compare Non-Work Related Disability Insurance in Iran and in fifty countries worldwide. 
Method: This study is an applied, retrospective, descriptive, comparative study designed to describe the laws of coverage, how to finance, how to qualify, and the extent of disability benefits in countries around the world.
 Findings and results: This study in a comparative table, consisting of basic law, current law, type of insurance system, people covered by disability insurance, how to finance,disability insurance, how to qualify for disability insurance, disability insurance benefits, and Other disability insurance programs have been cited by countries around the world.
 

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Social Security Journal
Volume 15, issue 4 - Serial Number 53
February 2020
Pages 139-190

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  • Receive Date: 04 April 2020
  • Accept Date: 04 April 2020

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