Social support and health

Compulsory vaccination: what do you really need and when can you refuse?

15. February 2026

13 minutes of reading

Compulsory vaccination is one of the topics that can make parents, and especially mothers, very nervous. On the one hand, there is the law, the pediatrician and the kindergarten, on the other hand, concerns about the health of the child, bad experiences from the neighborhood or simply the feeling that you want to have the right to decide. So what is the real situation with compulsory vaccination in the Czech Republic? What do you really have to do, what "only" threatens on paper and where the state can no longer interfere? And how does vaccination against covid fit into this?

How to defend against a disability pension decision in 2026

2. February 2026

8 minutes of reading

Social support and health

Do you have long-term health problems, have suffered a serious injury but have not been awarded a first degree disability pension? Or have you had your disability reduced contrary to the opinion of your district doctor? How can you defend yourself and what do you have to take into account as a disability pension claimant?

Insurance number: what is its meaning and use?

29. January 2026

9 minutes of reading

Social support and health

The insurance number is the identification data by which the health insurance company, doctor, CSSA or other authority can identify a particular insured person. In the case of Czech citizens, it is usually the same as the birth number; however, foreigners or persons without a birth number may use the insurance registration number. It is most often found on the health insurance card, in documents from the insurance company or in social insurance documents. Find out how it is created and what rules apply to it.

State social assistance and social benefits: when are you entitled to them?

25. January 2026

8 minutes of reading

Social support and health

Almost all of us find ourselves in a situation where we need help. That's what state social assistance is there for. It helps families with dependent children in particular, but also people with low incomes and high housing costs. However, changes to the super allowance from 2026 have made a significant impact on the benefits system.

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Years of service until retirement or what counts towards retirement

24. January 2026

9 minutes of reading

Social support and health

It's not just traditional employment that counts towards retirement. The Czech pension system also recognises some alternative periods of insurance, such as parental leave, sick leave, childcare or registration with the Labour Office. On the other hand, studying after 2010, for example, is usually no longer counted towards your pension. This article explains what counts towards your pension and what to look out for.

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What to do if you disagree with the care allowance awarded in 2026?

13. January 2026

10 minutes of reading

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For example, the elderly who are disabled, people who have had injuries or complicated operations, and people who are dependent on the help of another person because of their health. The amount of the allowance varies according to the degree of dependence. But what if you see the level of dependency differently from the official who decides the case? How can you defend yourself?

On what basis does the Czech healthcare system work?

11. December 2025

10 minutes of reading

Social support and health

The Czech healthcare system has long been among the most highly rated. At the same time, however, it is not always easy to get to know it. The Public Health Insurance Act sets out who is covered by the system and under what conditions they are entitled to covered care, while the Public Health Insurance Act regulates the calculation and payment of premiums. Other regulations deal with your rights as a patient and the functioning of healthcare facilities. How does the whole system work?

Don’t you have bail or school supplies for your child? Apply for emergency immediate assistance from the state

25. November 2025

9 minutes of reading

Social support and health

The Extraordinary Immediate Assistance (EIA) is a one-off benefit under the Material Needs Act that helps people in situations where they find themselves destitute or facing extraordinary expenses. In 2025, changes were made to material hardship benefits due to the introduction of the so-called super benefit, which has streamlined some processes and affected the way in which entitlement to MOP is assessed. In this article, we explain how the MOP works after the new change, who can get it, how the application process for emergency assistance works and what to look out for when dealing with the authorities.

Who is entitled to the mobility allowance and how to apply?

18. November 2025

6 minutes of reading

Social support and health

The mobility allowance helps people with severe disabilities to manage everyday transport, whether to work, to the doctor or to run everyday errands. Find out who is entitled to Mobility Allowance, how to apply and what to look out for to avoid missing out.

How to change your health insurance company

18. November 2025

9 minutes of reading

Social support and health

Health insurance is something most people "just have" without giving it much thought. However, only until they run into a problem. Perhaps you are uncomfortable with the approach of your current insurance company, you want to take advantage of better prevention programs, or someone has recommended another health insurance company in the country. At that point, the question arises: How does the change of health insurance company work, when is it possible and what do I have to do to comply with the law?

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The subsistence allowance has ended. What did the superdose bring and to whom?

9. November 2025

7 minutes of reading

Social support and health

The subsistence allowance was one of the basic pillars of aid for material need. However, from October 2025 it will be completely replaced by a new so-called super-benefit. What does this mean for existing recipients, what has changed in the assessment of entitlements and how can you make sure you don't lose your support?

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The Superdose is changing the welfare system from October. Who is affected and how to apply for it

8. November 2025

10 minutes of reading

Social support and health

Housing benefit, housing benefit, child benefit and living allowance - four key benefits that the state has merged into a single "super-benefit" from October 2025. This is intended to be simpler, more targeted and more effective. But in reality, it also brings a number of confusions and unexpected consequences. In this article, we explain what the new benefit means, who can get better off, who will get worse off - and how to claim it properly so you don't lose out.

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