töövõimetusi

Töövõimetus refers to the inability of a person to perform their work duties due to health reasons. This can be temporary or permanent and is assessed by medical professionals and social insurance institutions. The concept is crucial for social security systems, as it often entitles individuals to financial benefits or support services aimed at facilitating their return to work or providing an alternative livelihood.

In Estonia, for instance, töövõimetus is assessed by the Estonian National Social Insurance Board (Sotsiaalkindlustusamet). The assessment involves evaluating a person's functional capacity, considering their medical condition, age, education, and work experience. There are different categories of work disability, typically reflecting the degree of impairment. Temporary work disability is usually determined by a doctor, while long-term or permanent work disability is assessed by a disability assessment committee.

Entitlement to benefits related to töövõimetus often depends on an individual's employment history and contributions to social insurance. These benefits can help cover living expenses during periods of incapacity and may include rehabilitation services to help individuals regain their work capacity or adapt to new employment opportunities. The goal of these systems is to balance the needs of individuals unable to work with the sustainability of social welfare programs.