Type of Risk & Vulnerability

Social Protection Coverage

Poverty

● Social Assistance is available which is means tested (Poverty Eradication Programme, Ipelegeng, Gender Empowerment Programmes, Youth Development Fund)

Unemployment and underemployment

● No unemployment benefits

● No pension coverage

● During COVID-19, workers received COVID-19 Relief food basket and wage subsidies

Pregnancy/Maternity benefits

● Vulnerable Group Feeding Programme available for pregnant and lactating mothers who are vulnerable

● Medical care is provided during pregnancy and child-birth at subsidized fees (P5.00)

● Maternity leave benefits are limited or not available

Poor health, illness (Chronic diseases, HIV and AID etc.)

● Health care coverage is available at all public health facilities at a subsidized fee (P5.00)

● Community Home Based Care is available and free Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ARV)

● Private Health Insurance is limited or not available

Employment injuries and accidents

● Health care coverage is available at all public health facilities at a subsidized fee (P5.00)

● Private Health Insurance is limited or not available

Motor vehicle accidents

● Coverage is available through Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVA)

Disability

● Disability Cash Transfer is available; but means tested

Natural Disasters/COVID-19

● COVID-19 Relief Fund

● Disaster Relief Fund

Old Age

● Universal Old Age Pension available for workers who are 65 and above

● Limited pension coverage for workers below 65 years