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A global perspective on statutory Social Security programs for the sick.

J Dixon1

  • 1Department of Social Policy and Social Work, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AA, United Kingdom. J.Dixon@plymouth.ac.uk

Journal of Health & Social Policy
|February 24, 2001
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Statutory sickness benefit programs, common globally, primarily cover formal employment with earnings-related cash benefits. Sweden, France, and Australia lead in program design, with regional leaders also identified.

Area of Science:

  • Social Policy and Public Health
  • Comparative Social Security Systems

Background:

  • Statutory sickness benefit programs are established in 129 countries worldwide.
  • Most programs utilize an employment-based social insurance model, limiting coverage to formal employment.
  • Cash benefits are typically earnings-related, funded mainly by employer and employee contributions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a comparative-evaluative assessment of national statutory intentions for social security provision for the sick.
  • To identify and rank countries based on the design quality of their statutory sickness benefit programs.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative-evaluative assessment methodology was employed.
  • Analysis focused on national statutory intentions regarding social security for illness.

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Main Results:

  • Sweden demonstrates the best-designed statutory sickness benefit program, followed by France, Australia, Austria, and Germany.
  • Regional leaders include Algeria (Africa), Peru (Latin America), Iraq (Middle East), Nauru (Pacific Islands), Turkmenistan (Asia), and Canada (North America).
  • Canada significantly outperforms the United States in North America.

Conclusions:

  • Significant variation exists in the design and scope of statutory sickness benefit programs globally.
  • Certain countries have developed exemplary models for social security provision for illness, offering valuable insights for policy development.
  • The study highlights the need for continued evaluation and improvement of sickness benefit systems worldwide.