Qualifying periods Vzorová ustanovení

Qualifying periods. 4. Non-contributory periods

Qualifying periods. The CEE countries are well known as countries with long qualifying periods for eligibility for full old age pension. One of the key attributes of reforms in these countries is among others to shorten these periods and to interconnect them on actuarial bases with pension formulas. Again, the research team is very much interested in latest and prospect development of this particular item in respective countries. Key arguments used in explaining and justifying these changes and expected effects to the performance of the system, e.g. reduction of costs, promoting social justice, arguments used by any lobby group, etc. Could you confirm whether these expected effects were achieved / realised later on in further pension system development? Yes (could you document it somehow?)/ No Have the changes in this item influenced any reform processes within the other social insurance schemes, especially sickness insurance? Yes (please comment) / No