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Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 853 of 2016) amending the Ordinance (No. 1810 of 2009) on Old Age Pension in the National Insurance. (Forskrift (Nr 853 af 2016) om endring i forskrift (Nr 1810 af 2009) om alderspensjon i folketrygden.) -

Adoption: 2016-06-30 | Date of entry into force: 2016-09-01 | NOR-2016-R-107201

Amends article 11-1 concerning scope of the ordinance.

Introduces new articles 11-6a, 11-9 and 11-10 concerning the conversion of old age pension, increase in basic pension for married and cohabiting retirees and the new heading "Persons born after 1944" to be inserted after the new article 11-9 and before the new article 11-10.

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Law, Act

Act (No. 25 of 2016) amending the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997), the Act (No. 26 of 1949) concerning the State Pension Fund and certain other acts. (Lov (Nr 25 af 2016) om endringer i folketrygdloven (Nr 19 of 1997), lov om Statens pensjonskasse (Nr 26 af 1949) og enkelte andre lover (økt minste pensjonsnivå til enslige alderspensjonister og andre endringer).) -

Adoption: 2016-06-17 | Date of entry into force: 2017-02-01 | NOR-2016-L-107147

Amends various articles in the following acts (increased minimum pension level for single retirement pensioners and other changes):

- Act (No. 26 of 1949) concerning the State Pension Fund.
- Act (No. 26 of 1957) on the coordination of pension and social security benefits.
- Act (No. 12 of 1962) respecting a pension scheme for nurses.
- Act (No. 24 of 1980) on Equality Management (Equality Act).
- National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997).
- Act (No. 21 of 2005) respecting supplementary assistance to persons with short time of residence in Norway.
- Act (No. 28 of 2010) respecting pension settled by collective agreements for members of the State pension fund.

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 528 of 2015) amending the Ordinance (No. 1602 of 2014) on disability benefits from the National Insurance Scheme. (Forskrift (Nr 528 af 2015) om endring i forskrift (Nr 1602 af 2014) om uføretrygd fra folketrygden.) -

Adoption: 2016-05-26 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | NOR-2016-R-107158

Amends article 7 p.6 concerning the conversion of disability pension to disability benefits.

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 529 of 2016) on increased calculation basis for married and cohabiting disabled persons receiving disability benefits converted from disability pension. (Forskrift (Nr 529 af 2016) om økt beregningsgrunnlag for gifte og samboende uføretrygdede som mottar en uføretrygd omregnet fra uførepensjon.) -

Adoption: 2016-05-26 | Date of entry into force: 2016-09-01 | NOR-2016-R-107159

Contains 4 articles concerning, inter alia:

Article 1: Scope.
Article 2: Social security benefits.
Article 3: Increase of calculation basis.
Article 4: Entry into force.

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 53 of 2016) amending the Ordinance (No. 648 of 2014) concerning benefits for travels related to employment and education. (Forskrift (Nr 53 af 2016) om endring i forskrift (Nr 648 af 2014) om stønad til arbeids- og utdanningsreiser.) -

Adoption: 2016-01-20 | Date of entry into force: 2016-01-20 | NOR-2016-R-107154

Amends article 5 ss.1e concerning persons receiving full living allowance under the National Insurance Act.

Introduces a new article 5 p.3 concerning persons receiving full retirement pension under the National Insurance Act.

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No 1827 of 2015) amending the Ordinance (No. 648 of 2014) concerning benefits for travels related to employment and education. (Forskrift (Nr 1827 af 2015) om endring i forskrift (Nr 648 af 2014) om stønad til arbeids- og utdanningsreiser.) -

Adoption: 2015-12-21 | Date of entry into force: 2016-01-01 | NOR-2015-R-107152

Amends article 5 ss.1d and article 5 ss.2 concerning persons participating in temporary or permanent wage subsidies and persons receiving sickness benefits.

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1739 of 2015) amending the Ordinance (No. 1602 of 2014) on disability benefits from the National Insurance Scheme. (Forskrift (Nr 1739 af 2015) om endring i forskrift (Nr 1602 af 2014) om uføretrygd fra folketrygden.) -

Adoption: 2015-12-18 | Date of entry into force: 2016-01-01 | NOR-2015-R-102636

Amends various articles in chapter 3, 4 and 5 concerning child supplement and after settlement process.

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Law, Act

Act (No. 103 of 2015) amending the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997) and certain other acts. (Lov (Nr 103 af 2015) om endringer i folketrygdloven (Nr 19 af 1997) og enkelte andre lover (økning i grunnpensjon til gifte og samboende pensjonister og andre endringer).) -

Adoption: 2015-12-15 | Date of entry into force: 2016-01-01 | Date of gradual entry into force: 2016-09-01 | Date of gradual entry into force: 2015-12-18 | NOR-2015-L-102632

Amends various articles in the following Acts (increase in basic pension for married and cohabiting pensioners and other amendments):

- Act (No. 26 of 1949) concerning the State Pension Fund.
- Act (No. 11 of 1953) concerning pension for pharmacy operations.
- Act (No. 26 of 1957) on the coordination of pension and social security benefits.
- Act (No. 12 of 1962) respecting a pension scheme for nurses.
- Act (No. 58 of 1993) relating to General Application of Collective Agreements (General Application Act).
- National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997).
- Act (No. 21 of 2005) respecting supplementary assistance to persons with short time of residence in Norway.
- Act (No. 62 of 2005) respecting working environment, working hours and employment protection, etc. (Working Environment Act).
- Act (No. 74 of 2014) amending the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997) and certain other Acts.

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 710 of 2015) concerning accrual of pension rights in statutory public pension scheme for persons with a temporary disability pension and disability pension. (Forskrift (Nr 710 av 2015) om opptjening av pensjonsrettigheter i lovfestet offentlig tjenestepensjonsordning for personer som har midlertidig uførepensjon og uførepensjon.) -

Adoption: 2015-06-19 | Date of entry into force: 2015-06-19 | NOR-2015-R-102469

Contains 3 articles concerning, inter alia:

Article 1: Scope of application.
Article 2: Earning of pension rights.
Article 3: Entry into force.

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Law, Act

Act (No. 73 of 2014) amending the Act (No. 26 of 1949) concerning the State Pension Fund, the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997) and certain other Acts. (Lov (Nr 73 av 2014) om endringer i lov om Statens pensjonskasse, folketrygdloven og i enkelte andre lover (justeringer i reglene om uføretrygd og ny uførepensjonsordning i offentlig tjenestepensjon mv.)) -

Adoption: 2014-12-19 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | NOR-2014-L-98938

Amends various articles and regulations in the following Acts (adjustments to the rules on disability benefits and new disability pension system in public service, etc.):

- Act (No. 7 of 1948) respecting Pension Insurance for Seafarers.
- Act (No. 26 of 1949) concerning the State Pension Fund.
- Act (No. 26 of 1957) on the coordination of pension and social security benefits.
- Act (No. 12 of 1962) respecting a pension scheme for nurses.
- National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997).
- Act (No. 5 of 2010) on state subsidies from early retirement schemes to employees within the private sector (AFP subsidies Act).
- Act (No. 59 of 2011) amending the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997) (new disability benefits and retirement pension for disabled persons).

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1773 of 2014) amending the Ordinance (No. 1810 of 2009) on Old Age Pension in the National Insurance. (Forskrift (Nr 1773 av 2014) om endring i forskrift om alderspensjon i folketrygden.) -

Adoption: 2014-12-18 | Date of entry into force: 2011-01-01 | NOR-2014-R-99005

Introduces a new article 4.9 ss.2 concerning guarantee supplement.

Amends chapter 2 (title), article 2-5 ss.2-ss.3, Part III (title), article 7-2, article 5-3 ss.1 p.3, chapter 4 p.3 (title) 4-7 ss.1, chapter 5 (title), article 2-5, article 5-3, article 4-5, article 5-5 ss.1 p.2, article 5-7, article 5-8 ss.1 p.2, article 9-5, article 5-10 ss.2 p.2, article 6-4 ss.1 c, article 6-7, article 9-2 ss.1, article 5-9, article 10-4 ss.2, article 10-5 ss.1 p.3, article 11-7 ss.2 c concerning pension earnings, calculation of minimum pension levels and addition to the pension, scope, calculation and recalculation of pensions for occupational injuries.

Repeals article 1.5 ss.2, article 5.5 ss.2 (whereas the present article 5-5 ss.3 becomes a new ss.2).

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1602 of 2014) on disability benefits from the National Insurance Scheme. (Forskrift (Nr 1602 av 2014) om uføretrygd fra folketrygden.) -

Adoption: 2014-12-05 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | NOR-2014-R-99003

Contains 9 chapters concerning, inter alia:

Chapter 1: General provisions.
Chapter 2: Income before and after disability.
Chapter 3: Reduction of disability benefits because of income.
Chapter 4: Retrospect settlement.
Chapter 5: Child supplement.
Chapter 6: Calculation of disability benefits for occupational injuries.
Chapter 7: Specific provisions for people receiving disability pension converted into disability benefits.
Chapter 8: Pension score and pension for tax year 2014.
Chapter 9: Entry into force.

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 648 of 2014) concerning benefits for travels related to employment and education. (Forskrift (Nr 648 av 2014) om stønad til arbeids- og utdanningsreiser.) -

Adoption: 2014-05-16 | Date of entry into force: 2014-09-01 | NOR-2014-R-98974

Contains 8 articles concerning benefit to employment and educational travel to support persons with displacing difficulties because of disabilities to perform regular employment or undertake vocational education.

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Law, Act

Act (No. 5 of 2014) amending the Act (No. 26 of 1949) concerning the State Pension Fund and certain other Acts. (Lov (Nr 5 av 2014) om endringer i lov om Statens pensjonskasse og enkelte andre lover (ny uførepensjonsordning).) -

Adoption: 2014-03-07 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | NOR-2014-L-98963

Amends various articles in the following acts (adaption to a new disability pension scheme):

- Act (No. 26 of 1949) concerning the State Pension Fund.
- Act (No. 11 of 1953) on pension scheme for pharmacy operations, etc.
- Act (No. 12 of 1962) respecting a pension scheme for nurses.
- Act (No. 60 of 2011) on pension scheme for members of parliament and government officials (parliamentary and government pension act).

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Law, Act

Act (No. 106 of 2013) on occupational pensions (Occupational Pensions Act). (Lov (Nr 106 av 2013) om tjenestepensjon (tjenestepensjonsloven).) -

Adoption: 2013-12-13 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | NOR-2013-L-97451

Contains 8 chapters concerning, inter alia:

Chapter 1: Scope and definitions (articles 1-1 - 1-3).
Chapter 2: Creation of pension schemes (articles 2-1 - 2-12).
Chapter 3: Membership of the pension scheme (articles 3-1 - 3-8).
Chapter 4: Age pension (articles 4-1 - 4-17).
Chapter 5: The pension scheme assets (articles 5-1 - 5-12).
Chapter 6: Termination of Membership. Pension certificate (articles 6-1 - 6-10).
Chapter 7: Corporate conditions. Merging, splitting and termination of enterprises. Liquidation and conversion of pension scheme etc. (articles 7-1 - 7-7).
Chapter 8: Final provisions (articles 8-1 - 8-2).

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1446 of 2013) amending the Ordinance (No. 861 of 2006) to the Act (No. 81 of 2000) respecting pension contributions in work relationships. (Forskrift (Nr 1446 av 2013) om endring i forskrift til lov av 24. november 2000 nr. 81 om innskuddspensjon i arbeidsforhold (innskuddspensjonsloven).) -

Adoption: 2013-12-13 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | NOR-2013-R-97488

Introduces a new ss.3 to article 3-2 concerning payment for administration and management of the scheme.

Amends article 3-2 ss.2 concerning regulations on contributions for a member on an annual basis.

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 318 of 2013) amending the Ordinance (No. 1711 of 2010) concerning the conditions for entitlement to benefits under the Act (No. 26 of 1949) concerning the State Pension Fund and certain other Acts respecting entitlement to benefits under the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997). (Forskrift (Nr 318 av 2013) om endring i forskrift om vilkår for rett til ytelser etter lov om Statens pensjonskasse og etter enkelte andre lover når det foreligger rett til ytelser etter folketrygdloven.) -

Adoption: 2013-03-22 | Date of entry into force: 2013-03-22 | NOR-2013-R-97461

Amends various regulations concerning the legal basis in the Ordinance.

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1418 of 2012) on Labour Market Initiatives related to Rehabilitation and Disability Benefits as Wage Subsidies. (Forskrift (Nr 1418 av 2012) om forsøk med arbeidsavklaringspenger som lønnstilskudd) -

Adoption: 2012-12-21 | Date of entry into force: 2013-01-01 | NOR-2012-R-94289

Contains 11 articles concerning, inter alia:

Article 1: Purpose.
Article 2: Scope.
Article 3: Target groups for the initiative.
Article 4: Expanded access to temporary employment.
Article 5: Follow-up.
Article 6: Duration.
Article 7: Benefits to the participants.
Article 8: Contributions to the employer.
Article 9: Support following the general group exemption.
Article 10: Decision authority, manual etc.
Article 11: Test period.

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Law, Act

Act (No. 59 of 2011) amending the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997) (new disability benefits and retirement pension for disabled persons). (Lov (Nr 59 av 2011) om endringer (Nr 19 av 1997) i folketrygdloven (ny uføretrygd og alderspensjon til uføre).) -

Adoption: 2011-12-16 | Date of entry into force: 2005-01-01 | Date of partial entry into force: 2012-02-01 | NOR-2011-L-89913

Amends various regulations in chapter 3 (special rules for retirement pensions to recipients of disability benefits, recognition of age pension for recipients of early retirement pension, guaranteed additional pension to disabled persons born before 1941), chapter 12 (disability insurance), chapter 19 (transition from disability pension to age pension for persons born 1944-1951) and chapter 20 (pension accrual for recipients of disability benefits).

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 815 of 2011) amending the Ordinance (No. 1212 of 2000) to Act (No. 16 of 2000) on Occupational Pension, Ordinance (No. 1413 of 2000) to Act (No. 81 of 2000) on pension contribution during employment, Ordinance (No. 311 of 2006) for membership in Pension Scheme for persons who are not obliged to be members of the National Insurance Scheme and the Ordinance (No. 869 of 2006) to the Insurance Act (life insurance, etc.). (Forskrift (Nr 815 av 2011) om endring i forskrift (Nr 16 av 2000) om foretakspensjon, forskrift (Nr 81 av 2000) om innskuddspensjon i arbeidsforhold (innskuddspensjonsloven), forskrift om medlemskap i pensjonsordning for personer som ikke er pliktig medlem i folketrygden og forskrift til forsikringsloven (livsforsikring mv.).) -

Adoption: 2011-08-08 | Date of entry into force: 2011-08-10 | NOR-2011-R-89880

Amends various regulations in the following ordinances:

- Ordinance (No. 1212 of 2000) to Act (No. 16 of 2000) on Occupational amended as follows.
- Ordinance (No. 1413 of 2000) to Act (No. 81 of 2000) on pension contribution during employment.
- Ordinance (No. 311 of 2006) for membership in Pension Scheme for persons who are not obliged to be members of the National Insurance Scheme.
- Ordinance (No. 869 of 2006) to the Insurance Act (life insurance, etc.).

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 161 of 2011) amending the Ordinance (No. 1711 of 2010) concerning the conditions for entitlement to benefits under the Act (No. 26 of 1949) concerning the State Pension Fund and certain other Acts respecting entitlement to benefits under the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997). (Forskrift (Nr 161 av 2011) om endring i forskrift om vilkår for rett til ytelser etter lov om Statens pensjonskasse og etter enkelte andre lover når det foreligger rett til ytelser etter folketrygdloven.) -

Adoption: 2011-02-21 | Date of entry into force: 2011-02-21 | NOR-2011-R-89845

Amends section 2 ss.1 concerning conditions for entitlement to benefits from the State Pension Fund according to section 1.

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1711 of 2010) concerning the conditions for entitlement to benefits under the Act (No. 26 of 1949) concerning the State Pension Fund and certain other Acts respecting entitlement to benefits under the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997). (Forskrift (Nr 1711 av 2010) om vilkår for rett til ytelser etter lov om Statens pensjonskasse og etter enkelte andre lover når det foreligger rett til ytelser etter folketrygdloven.) -

Adoption: 2010-12-20 | Date of entry into force: 2011-01-01 | NOR-2010-R-89099

Introduces 4 articles concerning, inter alia:

Article 1: Scope of application.
Article 2: Relationship to national insurance benefits.
Article 3: Reimbursement from the national insurance sceme.
Article 4: Entry into force.

Repeals Ordinance (No. 1062 of 1996) concerning the conditions for entitlement to benefits under the Act on pension scheme for nurses when entitled to benefits under the National Insurance Act and Ordinance (No. 1084 of 1996) concerning the conditions for entitlement to benefits under the Act on the State Pension Fund and certain other laws on entitlement to benefits under the National Insurance Act.

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Law, Act

Act (No. 83 of 2010) amending the Pensions Act (No. 16 of 2000), the Act (No. 81 of 2000) on Pension Contributions and the Individual Pensions Act (No. 62 of 2008). (Lov (Nr 83 av 2010) om endringer i foretakspensjonsloven, innskuddspensjonsloven, lov om individuell pensjonsordning mv.) -

Adoption: 2010-12-17 | Date of entry into force: 2011-01-01 | NOR-2010-L-89088

Amends the Pensions Act (No. 16 of 2000), the Act (No. 81 of 2000) on Pension Contributions and the Individual Pensions Act (No. 62 of 2008) concerning provisions regarding the pension entitlement period.

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1492 of 2010) on the use of ratios when members of the National Insurance Scheme and certain other pension schemes are entitled to new pension accrual after the the age of 67. (Forskrift (Nr 1492 av 2010) om anvendelse av forholdstall når et medlem av Statens pensjonskasse og enkelte andre pensjonsordninger har ny pensjonsopptjening etter fylte 67 år.) -

Adoption: 2010-11-30 | Date of entry into force: 2011-01-01 | NOR-2010-R-89095

Provides for regulations respecting the use of ratios when members of the National Insurance Scheme and certain other pension schemes are entitled to new pension accrual after the the age of 67. Introduces three articles concerning, inter alia:

Article 1: Scope.
Article 2: Determination of the weighted ratios.
Article 3: Entry into force.

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1496 of 2010) concerning regulations for state subsidies to workers receiving contractual pensions within the private sector (AFP Subsidies Ordinance). (Forskrift (Nr 1496 av 2010) om vilkår for statstilskott til arbeidstakere som tar ut avtalefestet pensjon i privat sektor, ny ordning (AFP-tilskottsforskriften).) -

Adoption: 2010-11-30 | Date of entry into force: 2010-11-30 | NOR-2010-R-89096

Introduces 5 chapters concerning, inter alia:

Chapter 1: Preliminary provisions (article 1.1 scope).
Chapter 2: The basis for calculation of old age pension (article 1.2 basis corresponding to the income base for new old age pension; article 2-2 foundation when the withdrawal occurs at age 62, article 2.3 basis of years of of child care prior to 1992 for persons born in the years 1948 to 1953, article 2.4 transfer of the basis of years of child care to another caregiver).
Chapter 3: Calculation and determination of currency addition and adjustment amount (article 1.3 determination of currency addition, article 3.2 determination of the adjustment amount, article 3.3 calculation of the adjustment amount).
Chapter 4: Calculation and determination of the ratio of compensation supplement (article 1.4 determination of the ratio of compensation supplement, article 2.4 calculation of the ratio of compensation supplement).
Chapter 5: Final provisions (article 5.1 implementation and transitional provisions).

Appendix to chapters 3 and 4, the adjustment amounts and ratios.

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1497 of 2010) on State subsidies according to the AFP subsidies Act (No. 5 of 2010) Chapter 4. (Forskrift (Nr 1497 av 2010) om statstilskott etter AFP-tilskottsloven kapittel 4.) -

Adoption: 2010-11-30 | Date of entry into force: 2011-01-01 | NOR-2010-R-89097

Introduces 5 chapters concerning, inter alia:

Chapter 1: General provisions (article 1 ordinance application; article 2 terms; article 3 age; article 4 definitions; article 5 control).
Chapter 2: Provisions for calculation (article 6 the application of Act on early retirement subsidies article 14 (70-percent rule); article 7 minimum level addition, article 8 changes in marital status, etc.).
Chapter 3: The ratio of earned income (article 9 deduction against income; article 10 changes in expected income, article 11 pension disclosure; article 12 after settlement; article 13 after payment for a year in which pension is paid for a part of the calendar year; article 14 repayments and refunds; article 15 income abroad).
Chapter 4: Relationship with social security benefits (article 16 entitlement to pension and certain social security benefits; article 17 selection and performance; article 18 refund after the payments).
Chapter 5: Entry into force (article 19 also repeals Regulations 23 December 1991 No. 891 relating to conversion of the supplementary pension from National Insurance is calculated on the estimated future pension for years after 1991, etc. and determining the deduction for Coordination Act, § 23, in such cases).

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1498 of 2010) on the supervision of schemes for early retirement pensions. (Forskrift (Nr 1498 av 2010) om tilsyn med ordninger for avtalefestet pensjon.) -

Adoption: 2010-11-30 | Date of entry into force: 2011-01-01 | NOR-2010-R-89098

Introduces 6 articles concerning, inter alia:

Article 1: Scope and application.
Article 2: Purpose of the supervision.
Article 3: Exercise of the supervision.
Article 4: Duty to provide information.
Article 5: Orders.
Article 6: Entry into force.

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1502 of 2010) amending the Ordinance (No. 1810 of 2009) on Old Age Pension in the National Insurance. (Forskrift (Nr 1502 av 2010) om endring i forskrift (Nr 1810 av 2009) om alderspensjon i folketrygden.) -

Adoption: 2010-11-30 | Date of entry into force: 2010-11-30 | Date of partial entry into force: 2011-01-01 | NOR-2010-R-89166

Amends various articles in chapter 1, chapter 2, chapter 4, chapter 5, chapter 6, chapter 7, chapter 10 concerning provisions for pension accrual and calculation of the pension level.

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1426 of 2010) on a dignified care for the elderly (dignity guarantee). (Forskrift (Nr 1426 av 2010) om en verdig eldreomsorg (verdighetsgarantien).) -

Adoption: 2010-11-12 | Date of entry into force: 2011-01-01 | NOR-2010-R-89148

Introduces 4 articles concerning, inter alia:

Article 1: Purpose and scope.
Article 2: Core values of the service.
Article 3: Content of the service.
Article 4: Entry into force.

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No 1330 of 2010) on the coordination of old-age pension from the Occupational Pension Scheme from 2011 and from the National Insurance Scheme (special regulations for persons born in 1943). (Forskrift (Nr 1330 av 2010) om samordning av alderspensjon fra offentlig tjenestepensjonsordning fra 2011 med alderspensjon fra folketrygden (særlige regler for 1943-kullet).) -

Adoption: 2010-10-12 | Date of entry into force: 2011-01-01 | NOR-2010-R-89093

Provides for regulations applying to persons born in 1943, receiving pension from the National Insurance Scheme before 1 February 2011 and from the Occupational Pension Scheme after 31 December 2010.

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Law, Act

Act (No. 28 of 2010) respecting pension settled by collective agreements for members of the State pension fund. (Lov (Nr 28 av 2010) om avtalefestet pensjon for medlemmer av Statens pensjonskasse.) -

Adoption: 2010-06-25 | Date of entry into force: 2011-01-01 | NOR-2010-L-89086

Provides for regulations for employees who retire after having reached the age of 62 and are entitled to pension under this Act whenever it is settled by collective agreement.

Introduces 8 articles respecting, inter alia:

Article 1: Scope.
Article 2: Conditions for entitlement to contractual pensions.
Article 3: Design of contractual pensions.
Article 4: Payment of pensions.
Article 5: Management and decision-making authority.
Article 6: State Guarantees.
Article 7: Regulations.
Article 8: Entry into force and transition provisions.

The Act No. 64 of 1993 is repealed as of 1 January 2011

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Law, Act

Act (No. 29 of 2010) amending the Act on the State Pension Fund (No. 26 of 1957), Act (No. 26 of 1957) on the coordination of pension and social security benefits and certain other Acts. (Lov (Nr 29 av 2010) om endringer i lov om Statens Pensjonskasse, lov om samordning av pensjons- og trygdeytelser og i enkelte andre lover (oppfølging av avtale om tjenestepensjon og AFP i offentlig sektor i tariffoppgjøret 2009).) -

Adoption: 2010-06-25 | Date of entry into force: 2011-01-01 | NOR-2010-L-89143

Amends the following Acts concerning follow-up of the agreement on pensions and early retirement in the public sector wage agreement in 2009:

1: Act (No. 21 of 1946) on war pension for military people.
2: Act (No. 22 of 1946) on the war Retirement home force personnel and civilians.
3: Act (No. 26 of 1949) on the State Pension Fund.
4: Temporary Act (No. 34 of 1951) on addition to the Act (No. 21 of 1946) about war pension for military personnel and Act (No. 22 of 1946) on the war pension home country personnel and civilians.
5: Act (No. 11 of 1951) on the pension scheme for Ministers in the Government.
6: Act (No. 11 of 1953) on the pension scheme for the pharmacy business, etc.
7: Act (No. 1 of November 1956) supplementing the Act (No. 26 of 1949) on State Pension Fund.
8: Act (No. 1 of December 1956) on age limits for public officials and others
9: Act (No. 00 of 1957) on the retirement of full-time officers who upon application was granted leave with reduced salary and service duty.
10: Act (No. 26 of 1957) on the coordination of pension and social security benefits.
11: Act (No. 10 of 1958) respecting occupational injuries insurance.
12: Act (No. 12 of 1962) on pension scheme for Nurses.
13: Act (No. 61 of 1981) on pension scheme for Members of Parliament.
14: Act (No. 25 of 1982) supplementing the Act (No. 26 of 1949) on the State Pension Fund.
15: Act (No. 29 of 1982) repealing the Act (November 1956) on pension for fixed term employees.
16: Act (No. 49 of 1994) on early retirement pensions for employees with the right to membership in the pension scheme for pharmacy business, etc.
17: National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997).
18: Act (No. 65 of 1998) on pension scheme for ballet dancers, vocal soloists and choristers at the Norwegian National Opera.
19: Act (No. 1 of 1999) respecting pension for accompanying spouse of person employed in the foreign service.
20: Act (No. 4 of 2010) on the pension scheme of service providers of state emergency response or family home.
21: Act (No. 5 of 2010) on state subsidies from early retirement schemes to employees within the private sector (AFP subsidies Act).

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 201 of 2010) amending the Ordinance (No. 1212 of 2000) under the Company Pension Scheme Act (No. 16 of 2000). (Forskrift (Nr 201 av 2010) om endring i forskrift til lov av 24. mars 2000 nr. 16 om foretakspensjon.) -

Adoption: 2010-02-22 | Date of entry into force: 2010-03-01 | NOR-2010-R-89123

Introduces a new section 5 (supplementary provisions relating to deduction of disability pension by the payment of rehabilitation benefits) and 5 new articles (article 5.1. definitions, article 5.2. deduction of disability pension by the payment of rehabilitation benefits, article 5.3. calculation of deduction; article 5.4. transitional rules; article 5.5. entry into force) whereas the present chapter 5 becomes a new chapter 6 and the present article 5.1 becomes a new article 6.1.

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Law, Act

Act (No. 5 of 2010) on state subsidies from early retirement schemes to employees within the private sector (AFP subsidies Act). (Lov (Nr 5 av 2010) om statstilskott til arbeidstakere som tar ut avtalefestet pensjon i privat sektor (AFP-tilskottsloven).) -

Adoption: 2010-02-19 | Date of entry into force: 2010-02-19 | Date of partial entry into force: 2011-01-01 | NOR-2010-L-89082

Introduces 8 chapters and 32 articles concerning, inter alia:

Chapter 1: Purpose and Definitions (purpose; definitions).
Chapter 2: Contractual pension, new scheme (application of the chapter; conditions for entitlement to state subsidies; requirements for the calculation of early retirement schemes; basis for the calculation of early retirement schemes; calculation of pension; relationship to other benefits).
Chapter 3: Compensation supplement to a pension pursuant to chapter 2 (additional compensation; reference amount; determination of the compensation supplement).
Chapter 4: Transitional arrangements, early retirement pension under previous rules (application of the chapter; subsidies period; pension; relationship to income; relationship to social security benefits, etc.).
Chapter 5: Management and processing (decision-making authority, etc.; management; contractual issues and management of funds; statutes).
Chapter 6: Funding (premiums from employers; premiums for the coverage of pension costs under chapter 2; premiums to cover pension costs under chapter 4; state subsidies; supervision).
Chapter 7: Miscellaneous provisions (the effective time of early retirement schemes; payment of early retirement pension abroad; repayment of incorrect payments, etc.; disbursements; confidentiality; regulations).
Chapter 8: Entry into force and amendments to other Acts (entry into force and transition rules; amendments to other Acts).

Amends the Act (No. 32 of 2009) to amend the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997); the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997); the Act on Personal Income Tax (No 14 of 1999).

Repeals the Act (No. 110 of 1988) on State subsidies to the arrangements for early retirement pension (2011-01-01).

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1810 of 2009) on Old Age Pension in the National Insurance. (Forskrift (Nr 1810 av 2009) om alderspensjon i folketrygden.) -

Adoption: 2009-12-22 | NOR-2009-R-88496

Introduces the following 12 chapters:

Chapter 1: Introduction, including scope and definitions.
Chapter 2: Personal pension savings for recipients of daily cash benefits.
Chapter 3: Pension savings for social workers working with, inter alia, children (part I) or other vulnerable groups (part II).
Chapter 4: Calculation methods for pensions.
Chapter 5: Minimum total old age benefit for retired couples.
Chapter 6: Calculation of pensions based on the National Insurance Act chapter 19 and 20.
Chapter 7: Regulation of minimum and guaranteed pensions.
Chapter 8: Regulation of pension in cases of gradual retirement.
Chapter 9: Guarantee of rights acquired by the end of 2009.
Chapter 10: Determination of pension saved up before 2010, in particular through social work.
Chapter 11: Transitional measures.
Chapter 12: Entry into force.

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Law, Act

Act (No. 112 of 2009) to amend the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997) and Act (No. 32 of 2009) to amend the National Insurance Act. (Lov om endringer i folketrygdloven mv. (tilpasninger i folketrygdens regelverk som følge av pensjonsreformen)) -

Adoption: 2009-12-11 | Date of entry into force: 2011-01-01 | Date of gradual entry into force: 2009-12-11 | NOR-2009-L-88458

Amends the National Insurance Act according to new regulations for old age pensions, specifically chapter 3, 12, 17-18 and 22 concerning, inter alia, survivors' benefits, spouse benefits, children benefits and disability benefits.

Amends chapter 19 and 20, as amended in Act (No. 32 of 2009) to amend the National Insurance Act, concerning survivors' benefits.

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Law, Act

Act (No. 33 of 2009) to amend the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997) and other acts. (Lov om endring i folketrygdloven (tidsbegrenset uførestønad)) -

Adoption: 2009-06-05 | Date of entry into force: 2009-06-05 | NOR-2009-L-88415

Amends article 12 concerning time-limited disability benefits or pension during an ongoing disability assessment.

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Law, Act

Act (No. 32 of 2009) to amend the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997). (Lov om endringer i folketrygdloven (ny alderspensjon)) -

Adoption: 2009-06-05 | Date of entry into force: 2011-01-01 | Date of partial entry into force: 2010-01-01 | NOR-2009-L-88457

Amends chapters 1, 3, 19 and 20 concerning, inter alia, old age pension benefits, including minimum age, transition from labour market to pension, calculation of benefits, adjustment, income pension, universal benefits, survivors' benefits.

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Law, Act

Act (No. 107 of 2008) amending the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997). (Lov om endringer i folketrygdloven) -

Adoption: 2008-12-19 | Date of entry into force: 2009-01-01 | NOR-2008-L-88369

Amends articles 8-9, 12 and 17-19 concerning conditions for entitlement to pensions and survivors' benefit, in particular for persons who have worked abroad.

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Law, Act

Individual Pensions Act (No. 62 of 2008). (Lov (Nr 62 av 2008) om individuell pensjonsordning.) -

Adoption: 2008-06-27 | Date of entry into force: 2008-06-27 | NOR-2008-L-88357

Introduces 6 chapters covering:

Chapter 1: General provisions.
Chapter 2: Individual pension savings.
Chapter 3: Individual pension insurances.
Chapter 4: Connection of individual pension savings with collective pension systems.
Chapter 5: Special taxation laws regulating individual pensions.
Chapter 6: Entry into force and amendments to other acts.

Also amends the Revenue and Capital Tax Act (No. 14 of 1999)

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Law, Act

Act (No. 120 of 2007) amending the Act (No. 123 of 2005) respecting the State Pension Fund.

Adoption: 2007-12-21 | Date of entry into force: 2008-01-01 | NOR-2007-L-80014

Amends section 3 (a list of sources of the Funds' cash flow and what expenses they cover).

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Law, Act

Act (No. 28 of 2007) amending the Company Pension Scheme Act (No. 16 of 2000).

Adoption: 2007-06-15 | Date of entry into force: 2007-07-03 | NOR-2007-L-79984

Amends sections 3-7, 5-10, 6-1, 6-7, 8-5, 8-7, 10-3, 12-6, 14-2, 14-3, 15-2, 15-6, and 16-2. Also amends the Act (No. 81 of 2000) respecting pension contribution in work relationship, with respect to sections 1-1, 4-3, 10-5, 12-2, 12-3, and 13-2.

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1632 of 2006) amending the Ordinance (No. 1083 of 2001) respecting experimental activities to bring disabled pensioners into work activity.

Adoption: 2006-12-20 | Date of entry into force: 2007-01-01 | NOR-2006-R-79915

Amends section 6, line 3.

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance No. 861 of 2006 to amend Ordinance (No. 1423 of 2000) under Act (No. 81 of 2000) respecting pension contributions in work relationships.

Adoption: 2006-06-30 | Date of entry into force: 2008-01-01 | NOR-2006-R-75139

Amends section 2-1, repeals sections 5 and 6-2 and inserts title before and section 5-1 (exemption from membership).

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 667 of 2006) to amend Ordinance (No. 266 of 1997) respecting the fixation and change of disability assessment related to pension benefits.

Adoption: 2006-06-21 | NOR-2006-R-74269

Amends s. 1(1) respecting compensation for loss of income; amendment enters into force with immediate effect.

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Law, Act

Act (No. 30 of 2006) to amend Act (No. 16 of 2000) respecting the Company Pension Scheme Act.

Adoption: 2006-06-16 | NOR-2006-L-74264

Amends s. 1(2) respecting wage.

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Law, Act

Act (No. 31 of 2006) to amend Act (No. 81 of 2000) respecting pension contributions in work relationships (the Pension Contributions Act).

Adoption: 2006-06-16 | NOR-2006-L-74270

Amends ss. 1(2)i and 2(3)(2).

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 124 of 2006) to amend Ordinance (No. 1413 of 2000) under Act (No. 81 of 2000) respecting pension contributions in work relationships.

Adoption: 2006-02-08 | NOR-2006-R-73249

Amends s. 6(2) respecting the transitional rules. Amendment enters into force with immediate effect.

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Law, Act

Obligatory Retirement Pension Act (No. 124 of 2005).

Adoption: 2005-12-21 | Date of entry into force: 2006-01-01 | NOR-2005-L-73097

Contains 10 sections respecting, i.a., field of application (small enterprises), duty to have a retirement pension scheme, employees' rights, minimum rules for pension schemes, entry into force and transitional rules, etc.; amends, i.a., ss. 1(1) and 2(2) of Act No. 16 of 2000 and ss. 1(1) and 2(3) of Act No. 81 of 2000.

Norway - Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1635 of 2005) to amend Ordinance (No. 1413 of 2000) under Act (No. 81 of 2000) respecting pension contributions in work relationships (Pension Contributions Act).

Adoption: 2005-12-21 | Date of entry into force: 2006-01-01 | NOR-2005-R-73104

Amends ss. 3(1)a and 3(2).