Description

The General Social Insurance Act (Allgemeines Sozialversicherungsgesetz) establishes the framework for Austria's social insurance system, covering health, pension, and accident insurance. It outlines the obligations and rights of insured individuals, employers, and insurance providers, ensuring that workers are protected against illness, occupational accidents, and old age. The act defines eligibility for benefits, the calculation of contributions, and the provision of services. It also sets forth the administrative structure for managing the system and the procedures for resolving disputes. This law aims to provide comprehensive social security for residents of Austria.