Fact Sheet
Norway
Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV)
Basis principle
The main general social insurance schemes in Norway are the National Insurance Scheme. Benefits from the National Insurance Scheme are granted according to an act of 28 February 1997 and are administrated by The Norwegian Labour and Welfare Service (NAV).
Financial compensation
NAV is responsible for financial compensation according to the National Insurance Scheme.
Medical treatment responsibilities
Yes
Prevention responsibilities
NAV is not responsible for prevention.
The Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority (“Arbeidstilsynet”/ www.arbeidstilsynet.no) is a governmental agency under the Ministry of Labour, focused on occupational safety and health.
Research in OS&H issues responsibilities
No. Se above – “Arbeidstilsynet”
Rehabilitation of victims of occupational injuries responsibilities
Yes, concerning the economic compensation.
Specific insurance against accidents at work and occupational diseases
Yes. The insurance against accidents at work / occupational diseases is divided in two parts in Norway:
One part is covered by the Social Security Scheme administrated by NAV. Under this scheme (“Folketrygden”), benefits referring to occupational injuries and -diseases are calculated at a higher rate than benefits for other injuries.
The other part is covered by compulsory insurance administrated by private insurance companies. Normally the injured person will obtain full compensation for loss of income and medical invalidity.
Is this insurance compulsory?
The both systems are compulsory.
Contributions
The two compensation systems mentioned are financed by the employers.
People covered
All workers / employees, pupils, students, military personnel are covered. Self-employed have to pay a fee to be covered.
Is insurance different for accidents at work and for occupational diseases?
No, it is equal compensation system depending on medical invalidity etc.
Risks covered
Commuting accidents are not covered
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Contact email: post@nav.no
Information provided by NAV – January 2013