National Dialogue on Social Protection Policy Options and

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National Dialogue on Social Protection Policy Options and Scenarios 18 -20, June, 2014 Old

National Dialogue on Social Protection Policy Options and Scenarios 18 -20, June, 2014 Old Age Group Session 2 – Group exercise Additional Provisions 1. Social Pensions Scheme 2. Older Persons Self Help Group (OPSHG)

Social Pensions Scheme Benefit: Service Provider: Cash MSW: DSW. Regional partnership RDSW and GAD

Social Pensions Scheme Benefit: Service Provider: Cash MSW: DSW. Regional partnership RDSW and GAD Non-Contributory Target Population: Older persons not covered by other pensions schemes (civil servants pensions or SSB)

Social Pensions Scheme Progressive or not: Scenario 1: Over 70 means tested Scenario 2:

Social Pensions Scheme Progressive or not: Scenario 1: Over 70 means tested Scenario 2: Older persons older than 70: universal Scenario 3: Older than 65, means tested Scenario 4: Older than 65, geographical targeting (remote areas Kachin, Chin, Shan, Kaya) and means testing Scenario 5: Older than 65, universal Options for progressive coverage (depending on funding): Start with scenario 4, then 3, then 5 Start with scenario 1, then 2, then 5

Social Pensions Scheme Benefit level (average benefits, vary according to price of food basket

Social Pensions Scheme Benefit level (average benefits, vary according to price of food basket (transport costs to health centers can also be added)) Scenario one (universal scenarios): basic monthly benefit for older person plus extra benefit (same amount as basic) if disabled or chronic illness or noncommunicable diseases. 70 -75: 20, 000 K (basic; 40, 000 K if disabled) 75 -80: 25, 000 K(basic; 50, 000 K if disabled) 80 -85: 30, 000 K(basic; 60, 000 K if disabled) 85 and above: 35, 000 K(basic; 70, 000 K if disabled)

Social Pensions Scheme Scenario 2: Means-tested scenarios 65 -70: 20, 000 K (basic; 40,

Social Pensions Scheme Scenario 2: Means-tested scenarios 65 -70: 20, 000 K (basic; 40, 000 K if disabled) 70 -75: 25, 000 K (basic; 50, 000 K if disabled) 75 -80: 30, 000 K (basic; 60, 000 K if disabled) 80 -85: 35, 000 K (basic; 70, 000 K if disabled) 85 and above: 40, 000 K (basic; 80, 000 if disabled, or other illness)

Older Persons Self Help Group (OPSHG) Benefit: Cash, kind and service Service Provider: MSW/DSW

Older Persons Self Help Group (OPSHG) Benefit: Cash, kind and service Service Provider: MSW/DSW at central level; Regions: RDSW and GAD; Local: Townships coordinate access to services; CBOs coordinate and manage funds for OPSHG at village level Non-Contributory Target Population: Older persons not covered by other pensions schemes (civil servants pensions or SSB)60 or older

Older Persons Self Help Group (OPSHG) Progressive or not: Yes First stage: 3 regions,

Older Persons Self Help Group (OPSHG) Progressive or not: Yes First stage: 3 regions, 50 villages per region Second stage: Full coverage in initial 3 regions Third stage: Nationwide coverage (above 60, 000 villages)

Older Persons Self Help Group (OPSHG) Benefit level Livelihood loan (means tested and categorical:

Older Persons Self Help Group (OPSHG) Benefit level Livelihood loan (means tested and categorical: healthy elderly)): 100, 000 K per old person for productive investment (2 -3% interest rate). This only applies to healthy elderly. If elderly dies or falls ill, family member takes over the assets and commitment. In-kind (means-tested): food support. Between 10, 000 K 40, 000 k depending on the cost of food basket.

 Benefit level Service (categorical: ill, lonely, in need of home care): Health, transport

Benefit level Service (categorical: ill, lonely, in need of home care): Health, transport to health centers, home care, referral services, home for the aged, day care center, etc. Covered by MSW’s budget. DSW will provide 1, 000 K per OPSHG as initial Fund.