The implementation of the national health insurance system,
which started on 1 March 2019 initially covering only outpatient
care, is expected to be fully completed by June 1, 2020.
From 1 March 2020, the contributions to cover both outpatient
and inpatient care will be amended to 2.65% for employees and
pensioners, 2.90% for employers, 4.70% for the government and 4%
for the self-employed. The contributions will be deducted from the
entire earnings of the employee up to an amount of
€180,000.
Maximum Insurable Earnings
The maximum level of insurable emoluments for 2020 has changed
to €54,864. For employees paid weekly, the maximum insurable
amount is €1,055 and for employees paid monthly, it is
€4,572. If the cumulative emoluments reach the maximum
insurable amount, no social insurance contributions will be
deducted from the 13th salary, except for the social cohesion and
the GHS contribution.
