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The 1999 edition provides, in summary form, the basic provisions of social security legislation
and administration in 172 countries, updated through January 1, 1999. The report contains information on
old-age, survivors, and disability insurance, sickness and maternity coverage, work injury provisions,
unemployment compensation, and family allowances. Each section is further subdivided into: dates of basic laws,
coverage, source of funds, contribution rates and ceilings, qualifying conditions, benefit amounts, and
administrative organizations. --Web page |