New contribution levied to finance long-term care

The National Assembly has passed a much-needed bill on long-term care, determining the scope of services to be provided by the state and introducing a new contribution to finance them. It will be paid by employers, employees and pensioners.

The most contentious aspect of the bill is the 1% contribution rate levied on gross salaries and net pensions starting from 1 July 2025. Both employees and their employers will pay the fee, similar as is the case of mandatory pension and health insurance contributions.

Sole proprietors and farmers will pay a 2% contribution rate, being...