Definition: Social assistance benefits in kind

Category: ESA 1995

These consist of transfers in kind provided to households by government units or NPISHs that are similar in nature to social security benefits in kind but are not provided in the context of a social insurance scheme.

Are included, if not covered by a social insurance scheme, social housing, dwelling allowance, day nurseries, professional training, reductions on transport prices (provided that there is a social purpose), and similar goods and services in the context of social risks or needs. http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/product?code=CA-15-96-001&mode=view