Welfare in Poland is part of the social security system in Poland. The Constitution of Poland states that all citizens have the right to social security in case of being unable to find a job, reaching the retirement age, or suffering from inability to work due to illness or disability.
How do I pay Zus in Poland?
If you need additional information on the new rules of paying contributions, please contact the Social Insurance Institution.
- ZUS Call Centre (tel.: 22 560 16 00)
- via a form.
- Skype: zus_centrum_obslugi_tel.
- E-mail: [email protected]
- in each Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) (list of branches)
Can you retire to Poland?
You could comfortably retire in Poland, even in its capital, with the average Social Security income of $1,500 per month. For some, the value of your Social Security benefit can cover your cost of living depending on the area you settle in. Use SmartAsset’s Social Security calculator to estimate your benefit amount.
How does the social security system in Poland work?
Employers must deduct the appropriate amount from the Employees’ salaries and pay the contributions to the social security office by the 15th day of the following month. The social security system in Poland is composed of: the social insurance and welfare system, health insurance system, benefits in respect of unemployment and family benefits.
Can a Polish citizen claim social security in Australia?
Australia will treat someone who is resident in Poland as being a resident of Australia and present in Australia, so that the person can lodge a claim for Australian Age Pension;
Who is not subject to social insurance in Poland?
Family members of EU and EFTA Member State citizens who are not EU or EFTA Member State citizens and are employed in Poland are not subject to the Polish social insurance legislation if such obligation is excluded under Community law or under an international agreement Poland is a party to.
How old do you have to be to get pension in Poland?
Australian pensions in Poland are based on the person’s period of Australian Working Life Residence [this is the period between age 16 and Age Pension age] . For claims since 1 July 2014, a full pension, subject to the means-test, is payable to a person with 35 years Australian Working Life Residence.
