Social security programme for art creators

As opposed to other professions, the profession of an artist generally does not lead to having a permanent employer and steady income; however, artists remain liable for all taxes, including contributions to the state social insurance fund and the state health insurance fund, and thus find themselves in a vulnerable position regarding their social security.in 2011 the parliament passed an amendment to the law on the status of an art creator and the status of an organization of art creators. as a result of this amendment, the social security programme for art creators was approved by the government (2011-03-16). as stated in this programme, the state now pays contributions to the state social insurance fund and the state health insurance fund for art creators on a low, irregular income as well as for art creators who are at a creative standstill (a temporary period of time during which an art creator does not have the conditions to work or disseminate his works and therefore receive income). working age art creators are covered for pension, sickness and maternity benefits if they do not have any insured income or this kind of income is less than 12 minimum monthly salaries or do not receive any income under the copyright agreement. moreover, art creators at a creative standstill are entitled to financial benefits during this period.