The French social security system for salaried workers

Introduction

• Organizational structure, Financing, Scope

I. Health, maternity, paternity, disability and death

1. Health, maternity and paternity insurance
2. Disability insurance
3. Death insurance
4. Death of a child

II. Accidents at work and occupational diseases

1. Temporary incapacity benefits
2. Permanent disability benefits: pensions

III. Retirement

1. Basic scheme
2. Compulsory supplementary pension schemes

IV. Family benefits

1. Basic maintenance benefits
2. Birth and early childcare benefits
3. Benefits for special purposes

V. Unemployment insurance

Appendices

• Family benefits amounts
• Contributions rates