Cyprus: Since 1 of July Contributions to the GESY Fund Have Increased

July 10, 2020

From March 1, 2020, contributions to the Fund of the state health insurance system of Cyprus GESY were supposed to grow as part of the second stage of the reform of this system, but due to the pandemic, a three-month delay was made from April to June.

Contributions to the Fund are provided for employers, employees, pensioners, civil servants, self-employed persons and the state.

Below is a comparative table of previously applied and increased rates:

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