Beregningsgrunnlaget

Beregningsgrunnlaget is a concept in the Norwegian social security system (folketrygden) that serves as the income base used to calculate benefits. It represents the amount of income that is eligible for the calculation of welfare transfers and pensions, and it forms the starting point for determining sickness benefits, disability benefits, unemployment benefits, and old-age pensions.

What is included and how it is used: The beregningsgrunnlaget typically includes earned income from work, such as wages, salaries, and income from self-employment, as determined by NAV from reported data. It may also include other income that is established as part of the social security basis, while capital income or certain non-qualifying income is usually not included. The exact items included can vary by benefit type and are defined in law and regulations. The calculation is performed by NAV and can be updated when income or employment status changes.

Impact on benefit levels: The beregningsgrunnlaget is the basis for calculating the size of benefits, with the actual benefit amount usually expressed as a proportion of the BG, subject to benefit-specific rules, caps, and minimums. The BG can be adjusted if earnings change during a benefit period or if new information becomes available.

Legal basis and administration: The concept is defined in the Norwegian National Insurance Act and related regulations, and is administered by NAV. The beregningsgrunnlaget interacts with other national insurance bases, such as the grunnbeløp (G), a fixed amount updated periodically and used in related calculations.