Federal Social Insurance Office

Observer

The Federal Social Insurance Office (FSIO) is the national centre of expertise on policies related to old age, invalidity and the family. It plans, manages and monitors the corresponding social insurance systems to ensure that they function effectively. The FSIO also initiates and coordinates reciprocal social security agreements with other countries.

The FSIO monitors the work of its implementing bodies. In the area of occupational pensions, it is primarily responsible for system development and the preparation of legislation. Supervision of this area is, however, exercised by the independent Supervisory Commission for Occupational Pension Funds. The FSIO prepares the ongoing adaptation of laws to address changing social realities. And in some cases – for instance, in the area of start-up financing for family-assisted childcare – it is itself an implementing body.