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Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 810 of 2015) amending the Ordinance (No. 318 of 1997) respecting assistance for means etc., to improve worker's capacity at the workplace and in daily life, as well as to rebuild machinery at the workplace. (Forskrift (Nr 810 av 2015) om endring i forskrift (Nr 318 av 1997) om stønad til hjelpemidler mv til bedring av funksjonsevnen i arbeidslivet og i dagliglivet og til ombygging av maskiner på arbeidsplassen.) -

Adoption: 2015-06-29 | Date of entry into force: 2015-07-01 | NOR-2015-R-102509

Introduces a new article 2-7 concerning grants for housing adaptation (whereas the present articles 7-10 becomes new articles 8-11).

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 259 of 2014) amending certain Ordinances as a result of the adoption of the Act (No. 30 of 2011) on Municipal Health Services (The Health Care Act). (Forskrift (Nr 259 av 2014) om endring i enkelte forskrifter som følge av vedtagelsen av helse- og omsorgstjenesteloven.) -

Adoption: 2014-03-10 | Date of entry into force: 2014-03-10 | NOR-2014-R-98965

Amends various articles in the following ordinances:

- Ordinance (No. 204 of 1997) concerning recognition of pension (care points) for care for a sick, a disabled or old person.
- Ordinance (No. 323 of 2007) about the activities and responsibilities of technical tools centers.
- Ordinance (No. 890 of 1998) concerning daily cash benefit during unemployment.
- Ordinance (No. 294 of 2007) concerning the settlement of disputes between Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration and the municipalities according to the Labour and Welfare Administration Act.
- Ordinance (No. 1810 of 2009) on Old Age Pension in the National Insurance.

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 241 of 2014) amending the Ordinance (No. 152 of 2010) on benefits during rehabilitation to return to work. (Forskrift (Nr 241 av 2014) om endring i forskrift om arbeidsavklaringspenger.) -

Adoption: 2014-03-01 | Date of entry into force: 2014-03-01 | NOR-2014-R-98964

Introduces a new article 2 concerning the calculation of the four year period (whereas the present article 2 becomes a new article 2a with the title concerning extension of the benefit period in special cases).

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act (No. 30 of 2011) on Municipal Health Services (The Health Care Act). (LOV 2011-06-24 nr 30: Lov om kommunale helse- og omsorgstjenester m.m. (helse- og omsorgstjenesteloven)) -

Adoption: 2011-06-24 | Date of entry into force: 2012-01-12 | NOR-2011-L-89160

Contains 13 chapters. Provides for health care in Norway.

Repeals Act No. 66 of 19/11/1982 relating to Municipal Health Services; the Social Services Act No. 81 of 13/12/1991

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act (No. 30 of 2011) on Municipal Health and Care Services. (Lov (Nr 30 av 2011) om kommunale helse- og omsorgstjenester m.m. (helse- og omsorgstjenesteloven).) -

Adoption: 2011-06-24 | NOR-2011-L-89876

Contains 13 chapters concerning, inter alia:

Chapter 1: Purpose and scope.
Chapter 2: Relation to other acts.
Chapter 3: Municipal responsibility for health and care services.
Chapter 4: Requirements to accountability, patient safety and quality
Chapter 5: Specific duties and responsibilities.
Chapter 6: Cooperation between municipalities and regional health authorities, etc.
Chapter 7: Individual plans, coordinator and co-ordinating unit.
Chapter 8: Education, vocational training, education and research.
Chapter 9: The rule of law through the use of coercion and restraint for people with mental retardation.
Chapter 10: Coercive measures against drug addicts.
Chapter 11: Financing and fees.
Chapter 12: Miscellaneous provisions.
Chapter 13: Entry into force, transitional provisions and amendments to other acts.

Amends a total of 41 acts, including the following:
- Act (No. 12 of 1962) respecting a pension scheme for nurses.
- Act (No. 100 of 1992) respecting child protection services.
- Act (No. 99 of 1997) to amend the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997) and certain other Acts.
- Act (No. 64 of 2005) on day care institutions (Day Care Institution Act).
- The Labour and Welfare Administration Act (No. 20 of 2006).
- Immigration Act (No. 35 of 2008).
- Anti-Discrimination and Accessibility Act (No. 42 of 2008).

Repeals the following acts:
- Act (No. 66 of 1982) on Municipal Health Services.
- Act (No. 81 of 1991) on Social Services (Social Services Act).

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 152 of 2010) on benefits during rehabilitation to return to work. (Forskrift (Nr 152 av 2010) om arbeidsavklaringspenger.) -

Adoption: 2010-02-10 | Date of entry into force: 2010-03-01 | NOR-2010-R-89090

Contains 9 chapters concerning, inter alia:

Chapter 1: Preceding membership.
Chapter 2: Duration.
Chapter 3: Follow-up.
Chapter 4: Benefits during rehabilitation.
Chapter 5: Relationship to other benefits.
Chapter 6: Instructions and payment.
Chapter 7: Exceptions from the obligation to give notification of the decision to suspend disbursement of rehabilitation funds.
Chapter 8: Relations with EEA rules.
Chapter 9: Entry into force.

Repeals Ordinance No. 591 of 1997; Ordinance No. 1342 of 1998; Ordinance No. 1078 of 2001; Ordinance No. 1079 of 2001; Ordinance No. 1409 of 2001; Ordinance No. 1471 of 2001; Ordinance No. 1667 of 2003; Ordinance No. 566 of 2006.

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act (No. 110 of 2003) to amend the Patients' Rights Act (No. 63 of 1999).

Adoption: 2003-12-12 | Date of entry into force: 2004-09-01 | NOR-2003-L-66916

Amends, i.a., ss. 2(1) (right to necessary health care), 2(2) (right to health evaluation) and 2(4) (right to choose hospital); adds new ss. 2(7) (applicability of administrative law), 7(2)(2) and 7(6)(2) (complaints).

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1365 of 2003) respecting insurance duty for health personnel and those who provide health care outside the public health sector etc.

Adoption: 2003-11-21 | NOR-2003-R-66912

Based on the Patient Injury Act (No. 53 of 2001) and the Health Personnel Act (No. 64 of 1999) etc.; contains five chapters and 12 sections respecting, i.a., contents and definitions (ch. 1), duty to be insured (ch. 2), approval of insurer and insurance conditions (ch. 3) and Patient Insurance Association (ch. 4).

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act (No. 86 of 1998) to amend the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997) and certain other Acts.

Adoption: 1998-12-18 | NOR-1998-L-52188

Amends ss. 8 (cash sickness benefit), 9 (family benefit in case of sick or disabled child), 10 (benefits during vocational training), 15 (cases of loss of family benefits), 17 and 18 (survivors' benefits), and 22:18 (payment procedures) of the National Insurance Act. Includes amendments of certain other Social Security Acts.

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 318 of 1997) respecting assistance for means etc, to improve employee's capacity at the workplace and in daily life, as well as to rebuild machinery at the workplace.

Adoption: 1997-04-15 | Date of entry into force: 1997-05-01 | NOR-1997-R-47491

Contains 10 sections covering, inter alia, beneficiaries, conditions to obtain assistance provided for in the National Insurance Act, assistance to the visually disabled, training to the aurally disabled, and travel and subsistance fees in certain cases.

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 260 of 1997) respecting small enterprises' responsibility for medical benefits during employment period.

Adoption: 1997-03-25 | Date of entry into force: 1997-05-01 | NOR-1997-R-47482

Ordinance contains 4 sections regulating, inter alia, payment conditions of health insurance premiums by employers, yearly fixation of premiums, and cessation of health insurance.

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 261 of 1997) respecting extra premiums for medical benefits and maternity benefits for the self-employed.

Adoption: 1997-03-25 | Date of entry into force: 1997-05-01 | NOR-1997-R-47483

Contains 5 sections covering, inter alia, basis and calculation of premium, including yearly revision thereof.

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 268 of 1997) respecting the settlement of disputes during an employment period.

Adoption: 1997-03-25 | Date of entry into force: 1997-05-01 | NOR-1997-R-47485

Contains 19 sections covering, inter alia, competence of the authority dealing with grievances related to chapters 8 and 9 of the National Insurance Act, structure and organisation of the authority, procedural rules concerning grievances, and special provisions.

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Provisions (No. 15 of 1997) to amend the provisions respecting premiums for voluntary additional contributions for cash sickness benefits for self-employed persons under section 3-10 (2) and for consultants under section 3-18 of the National Insurance Act.

Adoption: 1997-01-10 | Date of entry into force: 1997-01-01 | NOR-1997-R-47466

Amends s. 1 (calculation of premium).

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act (No. 56 of 1996) to amend the National Insurance Act (No. 12 of 1966), the Act respecting measures to promote employment (No. 9 of 1947), the Act (No. 9 of 1966) respecting complaints to the insurance court of appeal and the Act (No. 8 of 1911) respecting taxes.

Adoption: 1996-06-28 | Date of entry into force: 1996-12-01 | NOR-1996-L-46184

The National Insurance Act: Amends sections 3-16 (benefits for sickness intervening in periods of unemployment or during participation in labour market training), Chapter 4 sections 4-1/4-30 (unemployment benefits - new provisions - complete text); the Act respecting measures to promote employment: amends Chapter V sections 29-36 (claims procedure - administrative provisions), Chapter VII, section 37 (administrative obligation to provide information overriding professional secrecy rules); Act respecting appeal to the insurance court of appeal: Amends section 11.2 (4) (parties to the process); Act on taxes amends sections 42,3 (c) new second paragraph, (taxation of benefits)

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Provisions (No. 1160 of 1994) to amend Provisions respecting cash sickness benefits when a small child is ill (No. 1 of 1978).

Adoption: 1994-12-21 | Date of entry into force: 1995-01-01 | NOR-1994-R-43515

Amends ss. 1 (1-2) and 3 (required proof of illness). A medical certificate is normally required as of the fourth day of illness, but can, on certain conditions, be required earlier.

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act (No. 65 of 1994) to amend the National Insurance Act (No. 12 of 1966) and other Acts.

Adoption: 1994-12-09 | NOR-1994-L-43514

Amends s. 3(22) (benefits in case of illness of a child or a child minder). Includes amendments, inter alia, to the Acts respecting pensions for military personnel, seafarers and fishermen, as well as to the Annual Leave Act.

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Provisions respecting payment of rehabilitation allowance for more than 52 weeks (No. 249 of 1994)

Adoption: 1994-04-08 | NOR-1994-R-37134

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Provisions to amend the provisions respecting premiums for voluntary additional contributions for cash sickness benefits for self-employed persons under section 3-10(2) and for consultants under section 3-18 of the National Insurance Act (No. 1130 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-12-10 | Date of entry into force: 1994-01-01 | NOR-1993-R-36476

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Provisions respecting the National Insurance Administration's follow-up of persons on sick leave who have been unable to work for more than 12 weeks (No. 583 of 1993).

Adoption: 1993-06-30 | Date of entry into force: 1993-07-01 | NOR-1993-R-34905

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act to amend the National Insurance Act (No. 12 of 1966) and certain other Acts (No. 84 of 1993).

Adoption: 1993-06-11 | Date of entry into force: 1994-01-01 | NOR-1993-L-34910

Provides for rules in respect of benefits during medical and vocational rehabilitation.

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act to amend the National Insurance Act (No. 12 of 1966) and certain other Acts (No. 104 of 1993).

Adoption: 1993-06-11 | NOR-1993-L-34914

Provides for rules in respect of sickness benefits during rehabilitation.

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act to amend the National Insurance Act (No. 12 of 1966) (No. 46 of 1993).

Adoption: 1993-05-14 | NOR-1993-L-34923

Provides for rules in respect of sickness benefits.

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Provisions to amend the Provisions respecting insurance for liability for cash sickness benefits during the employer's period for employers who employ a few workers (No. 626 of 1992)

Adoption: 1992-08-20 | Date of entry into force: 1990-01-01 | NOR-1992-R-38403

Provides that employers who have only a few employees may take out insurance covering their liability to pay cash sickness benefits under Chapter 3-5(2) of the National Insurance Act. The insurance gives 100 per cent coverage for days of absence exceeding 3 days on each occasion.

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Provisions to amend the Provisions respecting cash sickness benefits when a small child is ill (No. 615 of 1992)

Adoption: 1992-08-06 | NOR-1992-R-38401

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

An Act to amend the National Insurance Act (No. 12 of 17 June 1966) [LS 1970-Nor.1, cons., 1971-Nor.2] and certain other Acts.

Adoption: 1990-06-15 | Date of entry into force: 1990-07-01 | NOR-1990-L-22698

Amends several sections of the National Insurance Act, of the Act (No. 4 of 4 February 1977) [LS 1977-Nor.1] and the Amended Leave Act (No. 10 of 29 April 1988) [LS 1988-Nor.1] (respecting the right to leave, sickness benefit etc. for maternity leave, care of sick child, etc).

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Provisions to amend provisions (of 11 January 1978) respecting voluntary sickness insurance under the National Insurance Act (No. 12 of 17 June 1966) [LS 1970-NOR.1, cons., 1971-NOR.2] for persons having their own business, No. 73.

Adoption: 1990-01-26 | NOR-1990-L-25816

Amends 6(3) (calculation of pension).

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Provisions to amend provisions (No. 2085 of 10 December 1985) respecting admittance to private insurance under the National Insurance Act (No. 12 of 17 June 1966) [LS 1970-Nor.1, Cons., 1971-Nor.2] for persons not staying in the country, No. 21.

Adoption: 1990-01-16 | Date of entry into force: 1990-02-01 | NOR-1990-R-26236

Amends section 1 (scope of application).

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act to amend the National Insurance Act (No. 12 of 17 June 1966). No. 95

Adoption: 1989-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 1990-01-01 | NOR-1989-L-31110

Amends several sections (concerning calculation of sickness benefits) of the National Insurance Act [LS 1970-Nor. 1] and [LS 1971-Nor. 2].

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act to amend the National Insurance Act (No. 12 of 17 June 1966) and other Acts. No. 90

Adoption: 1989-12-15 | NOR-1989-L-31106

Amends several sections (concerning rights to receive sickness benefits, etc.) of the National Insurance Act [LS 1970-No.1] and [LS 1971-Nor. 21]

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Provisions to amend provisions (of 8 November 1977) establishing the calculation of income as a base for sickness benefits. No. 547

Adoption: 1989-07-07 | NOR-1989-R-31100

Inserts a new section 1(3) (scope of application) and repeals section 2(3)(2).

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Provisions to amend provisions (of 11 January 1978) respecting the payment of cash sickness benefits to gainfully employed persons who are temporarily without income from employment or have not been working for 14 days. No. 215

Adoption: 1989-03-31 | Date of entry into force: 1989-04-01 | NOR-1989-R-31086

Amends section 1 and repeals sections 3(1) (scope of application).

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Provisions to amend provisions (of 7 April 1978) respecting the right to side benefit for insured persons receiving disability insurance under chapters 8 or 11, or old-age pension under chapter 7 of the National Insurance Act (No. 12 of 17 June 1966). No. 1077

Adoption: 1988-12-23 | Date of entry into force: 1989-01-01 | NOR-1988-R-31064

Inserts a new title before section 5, amends section 5 (scope of application), and inserts a new section 6(4) (scope of application) in the National Insurance Act [LS 1970-Nor. 1] and [LS 1971-Nor. 2]

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

An Act to amend the National Insurance Act (No. 12 of 17 June 1966) [LS 1970-Nor.1, cons., 1971-Nor.2], No. 79.

Adoption: 1988-12-16 | Date of entry into force: 1989-01-01 | NOR-1988-L-22633

Inserts a new section 8(3)(4) (comptence of the authority).

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Provisions to amend provisions (of 15 August 1966) respecting calculation and accounting of employer's contributions under the National Insurance Act (No. 12 of 17 June 1966) [LS 1970-Nor.1, cons., 1971-Nor.2], No. 1013.

Adoption: 1988-11-23 | Date of entry into force: 1989-01-01 | NOR-1988-R-22631

Repeals section 1(1)(2) and amends section 6(2) (obligation to give information).

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Provisions fixing the minimum income level for entitlement to sickness benefits for seafarers on board ships in foreign waters. No. 495.

Adoption: 1988-06-22 | NOR-1988-R-6988

Regulates the application of the National Insurance Act (No. 12 of 1966) [LS 1970-Nor. 1 (cons.)].

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Provisions to amend the Provisions (of 11 January 1978) as to the payment of cash sickness benefit to gainfully employed persons who are temporarily without income from employment or have not been working for 14 days. No. 496.

Adoption: 1988-06-22 | NOR-1988-R-6989

Amends s. 1 (scope of application).

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Provisions to amend the provisions (of 3 July 1978) respecting shipping companies' extended obligation to pay sickness benefits. No. 497.

Adoption: 1988-06-22 | NOR-1988-R-6990

Amends s. 2 regarding the time period for payment of cash sickness benefits payable under the National Insurance Act (No. 12 of 1966) [LS 1970-Nor. 1 (cons.)].

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

An Act to amend the National Insurance Act (No. 12 of 1966) [LS 1970-Nor. 1 (cons.)] and certain other Acts. No. 38.

Adoption: 1988-06-03 | NOR-1988-L-6994

Amends several ss. respecting subsidies for medical costs.

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Provisions respecting the special sickness report made after an eight-week period under the National Insurance Act (No. 12 of 1966) [LS 1970-Nor. 1 (cons.)]. No. 155.

Adoption: 1988-02-18 | NOR-1988-L-4926

Regulates the special sickness report that is to be drawn up after eight weeks of sickness in order for sickness benefits to continue.

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Provisions to amend ss. 2 to 8 of the National Insurance Act (No. 12 of 1966) [LS 1970 - Nor. 1 (cons.)] respecting the conditions for obtaining benefits after the termination of the employment relationship. No. 160.

Adoption: 1988-01-11 | NOR-1988-L-6519

Concerns the granting of sickness benefit and family allowance after employment has terminated.

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Provisions to amend the provisions (No. 1379 of 22 August 1983) respecting compensation for travel costs for medical examinations and treatment. No. 1031.

Adoption: 1987-12-18 | NOR-1987-R-4927

Amends several ss. (calculation of costs).

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Provisions establishing the calculation of health benefits under the National Insurance Act (No. 12 of 17 June 1966) [LS 1970-Nor. 1 (cons.)].

Adoption: 1987-08-01 | NOR-1987-L-4156

Regulates health benefits for persons receiving pensions.

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Temporary Provision respecting minimum income needed in order to obtain the daily allowance under the National Insurance Act (No. 12 of 17 June 1966) [LS 1970-Nor. 1 (cons.)].

Adoption: 1987-06-10 | NOR-1987-L-4174

Sets the minimum income at 75 % of the basic scale set forth in the National Insurance Act.

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

An Act to amend the National Insurance Act (No. 12 of 17 June 1966) [LS 1970-Nor. 1 (cons.)].

Adoption: 1987-06-05 | NOR-1987-L-4159

Repeals s. 3(15)(2) in Chapter 3 (sickness insurance).

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

An Act to amend the National Insurance Allowance Act (No. 12 of 17 June 1966) [LS 1970-Nor. 1 (cons.)].

Adoption: 1987-05-29 | NOR-1987-L-4172

Amends several ss. respecting the reimbursment of payments for medical treatment.

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

An Act to amend the National Insurance Act (No. 12 of 17 June 1966) [LS 1970-Nor. 1 (cons.)].

Adoption: 1987-05-22 | NOR-1987-L-4171

Amends several ss. respecting (1) tax and social security costs and (2) payment of cash sickness benefits.

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Provisions respecting sickness allowance and voluntary supplementary insurance for public employees under the National Insurance Act (No. 12 of 17 June 1966) [LS 1970-Nor. 1 (cons.)].

Adoption: 1987-04-29 | NOR-1987-L-4162

Sets forth the rules for the application of the National Insurance Act to public employees.

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Provisions to amend the Provisions (of 8 November 1977) respecting the receipt of cash sickness benefits under the National Insurance Act (No. 12 of 17 June 1966) [LS 1970-Nor. 1 (cons.)] while at the same time receiving income from an employment relationship, from outside an employment relationship or from an independent business.

Adoption: 1987-04-29 | NOR-1987-L-4163

Amends s. 4 (the scope of application).

Norway - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Provisions to amend the Provisions (of 11 January 1978) respecting voluntary sickness insurance under the National Insurance Act (No. 12 of 17 June 1966) [LS 1970-Nor. 1 (cons.)] for persons having their own business.

Adoption: 1987-04-29 | NOR-1987-L-4164

Amends s. 3 (the scope of application).