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   GN 01753.010 Overview of the Slovak Social Security System
   
   
   
   The Slovak social insurance system provides old-age, early retirement, survivors,
      orphans, and disability benefits. The Slovak system is a three-pillar program:
   
   
   
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               The first pillar is a mandatory defined benefit pension financed on a pay-as-you-go
                  basis.
                
 
 
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               The second pillar is a fully funded system with contributions invested in individual
                  pension funds.
                
 
 
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               The third pillar is a voluntary tax-deductible savings arrangement for employers and
                  their employees.