The Assurance-invalidité (AI) is a fundamental part of the Swiss social security system. However, its operation is often misunderstood by those who come from other systems.
Rehabilitation before Income
Unlike other countries, the main objective of the AI is not to pay a lifetime pension immediately, but to try to restore the person's working capacity. Measurements include:
- Medical and professional rehabilitation.
- Adaptation of the workplace or technical aids.
- Professional retraining (training for a new job).
When is the rent collected?
Disability income is only granted when it is demonstrated that, after exhausting rehabilitation measures, the person continues to have a lasting disability. This income can be partial or total depending on the degree of disability determined by the experts.
Early request
It is vital to request AI as soon as it is anticipated that an illness or accident will cause a long-term disability (more than one year). Don't wait until your situation is critical; The process is long and requires multiple medical and labor evaluations.