Töövõimetud

Töövõimetud refers to individuals in Estonia who have been assessed as having reduced or no work capacity. This assessment is typically carried out by the Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund (Töötukassa) based on medical evaluations and functional capacity assessments. The primary purpose of determining töövõimetud status is to provide support and rehabilitation services to help these individuals integrate into or remain in the labor market as much as possible.

There are different categories of work incapacity, usually categorized by the degree of loss of working capacity, such as partial and total. Individuals with töövõimetud status may be eligible for various benefits, including financial allowances, vocational rehabilitation, retraining programs, and support for adapting their work environment. The goal is to facilitate their employment by offering tailored assistance that addresses their specific needs and limitations. Töötukassa plays a central role in assessing work capacity and coordinating the provision of these services. The aim is to promote social inclusion and economic independence for individuals facing work capacity challenges.