Creation of a new branch of social security covering the risk of loss of autonomy

The law on social debt and autonomy, enacted on 7 August 2020, establishes a new branch of social security dedicated to supporting the independence of the elderly and people with disabilities. The aim of this reform is to improve the provision of care for the elderly and disabled, and secure its financing. The law creates a fifth branch within the general social security system covering the risk of loss of autonomy in addition to the pre-existing branches (covering the risks of sickness, retirement, family, work-related accidents and occupational diseases). For instance, the entire financing of long-term care establishments is transferred to this fifth branch of social security.

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