Table 1. Description of the social security benefits.

Kind of benefit	Descriptions (Johannesen et al, 2007; Ministry of Labour, 2011)
Attendance benefit	If a disabled person is in need of special attention or there is a need for special supervision; for example, extra nursing or need for special care, training, help with getting up/going to bed, eating and personal hygiene. It can be given to all ages.
Basic benefit	If a disability involves extra expenses (in cases involving prostheses, support bandages, extra costs of running/operation of technical aids, transport, guide dog, etc.). It can be given to all ages.
Disability pension	After a period with medical rehabilitation benefits, a disability pension may be given if working capacity is permanently reduced by at least 50% owing to illness or injury, provided a person is at least 18 years of age.
Medical rehabilitation benefit	It is given for up to 1 year (66% of yearly income) if a person is at least 18 years of age and the ability to work has been impaired by at least 50% owing to an illness or injury.