Chile was one of the first countries in the Americas to set up state-sponsored social security coverage. The country’s pension system consists of multiple pillars: a non-contributory first pillar, a fully-funded second pillar, and a voluntary third pillar. In 1981, a new privatized system was introduced to carry out social security schemes. Private-sector insurance companies called pension fund managers administer these programs, and the state is in charge of the regulations. Under this new system, formal employees are mandated to contribute to the personal account, which is managed by a pension fund manager.
Key Highlights
- The Superintendent of Pensions (SP), the Institute of Social Security (IPS), the Pension Fund Managers (AFP), and the Unemployment Funds Manager (AFC) are responsible for the functioning of the overall social security system.
- A person’s national insurance contribution is determined based on their income.
- An insured person who is unemployed or unable to work and whose benefits have been exhausted is entitled to a credited contribution.
- Employers in Chile provide their employees through APV and APVC.
Scope
This report provides a detailed analysis of employee benefits in Chile:
- It offers a detailed analysis of the key government-sponsored employee benefits, along with private benefits
- It covers an exhaustive list of employee benefits, including retirement benefits, death in service, long-term disability benefits, medical benefits, workmen's compensation insurance, maternity and paternity benefits, family benefits, unemployment benefits, leaves and holidays, and private benefits
- It highlights the economic and regulatory situations relating to employee benefits in Chile
Reasons to Buy
- Make strategic decisions using in-depth information related to employee benefits in the country
- Assess employee benefits of the market, including state and compulsory benefits and private benefits
- Gain insights into the key employee benefit schemes offered by private employers in the country
- Gain insights into key organizations governing employee benefits market, and their impact on companies