[February 27, 2015]

Research and Markets: 2015 Employee Benefits in Costa Rica

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7g7pvs/employee_benefits) has announced the addition of the "Employee Benefits in Costa Rica" report to their offering.

The Costa Rican social security system provides universal cover for healthcare and old-age needs of people living in Costa Rica. While all employees are required to contribute, the social security system also takes care of those unable to do so. The means-tested system ensures that people living in poverty have access to basic necessities. The Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (Costa Rican Department of Social Security, CCSS) is the main regulator of the Costa Rican social security system.

Key Highlights

- The Costa Rican social security system is one of the most developed and comprehensive in the region. Employers and employees operating in Costa Rica are required to participate in the mandatory social security schemes.

- Costa Rica also has a universal healthcare system, which covers the medical needs of both the insured and underprivileged sections of society which are in need of immediate medical care. Employers and employees are required to contribute to this insurance.

- Employers are also required to contribute to several schemes that benefit employees, limiting the scope of private benefits provided by employers. One employee benefit offered by private Costa Rican employers is private medical insurance, which offers wider cover and more options than the public system.

Key Topics Covered:

1 Executive Summary

2 Introduction

3 Country Statistics

4 Overview of Employee Benefits in Costa Rica

5 Regulations

6 State and Compulsory Benefits

7 Private Benefits

8 Macroeconomic Indicators

9 Appendix

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7g7pvs/employee_benefits

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