Definition: Universal scheme

Category: ESSPROS Manual

Universal schemes are social protection schemes which apply to the whole population, implying that all residents or nationals, irrespective of their socio-professional status, are eligible to receive social benefits upon materialisation of specific risks or needs.

Identical definitions in 1996 and 2008 versions of the Manual. http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/ramon/statmanuals/files/KS-RA-07-027-EN.pdf ESSPROS Manual 1996
Source:
Eurostat, "ESSPROS Manual - The European System of integrated Social Protection Statistics (2008 Edition)" Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, Luxembourg, 2008
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