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New social insurance rules for seafarers

This law creates a new, separate category for seafarers in the social insurance system. Seafarers will now pay their own contributions for pension, disability, sickness, and accident insurance, based on a declared amount not lower than the minimum wage. It also allows them to voluntarily pay contributions for the period from July 2020 to June 2025, which could improve their future benefits.
Key points
Seafarers become a separate insured group, paying their own social insurance contributions.
The contribution base is a declared amount, but it cannot be lower than the minimum wage.
Seafarers can voluntarily pay contributions for the period from July 2020 to June 2025 to fill insurance gaps.
The new regulations come into effect on October 1, 2025.
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Additional Information
Rządowy projekt ustawy o zmianie ustawy o systemie ubezpieczeń społecznych oraz niektórych innych ustaw.
Print number: PROJEKT USTAWY 1246
Process start date: 2025-05-13
Voting date: 2025-06-25
Voting no: 31
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about New social insurance rules for seafarers

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is PROJEKT USTAWY 1246.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-05-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Seafarers become a separate insured group, paying their own social insurance contributions.
  • The contribution base is a declared amount, but it cannot be lower than the minimum wage.
  • Seafarers can voluntarily pay contributions for the period from July 2020 to June 2025 to fill insurance gaps.
  • The new regulations come into effect on October 1, 2025.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Uchwalono

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-07-14.

Analysis and Potential Impact of PROJEKT USTAWY 1246

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