The Law on Safety and Health at Work has introduced enhanced obligations for employers.
Beyond digitalisation, Serbia is undertaking major reforms that redefine protections for workers, vulnerable populations, and insured groups. These changes reflect a broader push toward stronger social rights and more equitable access to services.
Protecting Military Healthcare & Insurance Rights
At the end of 2025, Serbia introduced amendments to the Law on Health Care and the Law on Health Insurance of Military Insurance, as part of broader changes to the Law on the Serbian Armed Forces.
Strengthening legal continuity and better supporting those serving in the defence sector, these reforms guarantee:
- Continuous healthcare coverage
- Stable insurance rights aligned with service status
Strengthening Workplace Health & Safety
The Law on Safety and Health at Work has introduced enhanced obligations for employers.
Serbia’s occupational health and safety framework now places greater emphasis on prevention, risk management, employee training, and employer accountability. Organisations are expected to maintain robust compliance processes, with significant penalties applicable in cases of non-compliance.
Advancing Rights for Persons with Disabilities (2025–2030)
Serbia’s Strategy for Improving the Position of Persons with Disabilities (2025–2030) sets new expectations for ministries and institutions across health, employment, education, and social protection.
Its goals include expanding access to services and strengthening inclusion, creating a coordinated framework for disability rights. While technically a policy strategy rather than a single law, it sets legal-framework obligations for ministries and services in health, employment, education, and social protection.
Modernising Social Assistance: The Social Card Debate
Broader policy changes are currently affecting Serbia’s social welfare ecosystem. The Social Card Law, which automates assessment of eligibility for social benefits, has faced criticism for unintentionally removing support from vulnerable individuals.
Additionally, ongoing legislative discussions, such as proposals to recognise same‑sex partnerships, could expand eligibility for:
- Health insurance
- Social insurance
- Legal protections for partners in illness or care situations
These developments reflect Serbia’s evolving approach to social rights and inclusion.
To understand how these evolutions in Serbia’s Healthcare will affect your organisation please speak with:
Ranka Barjaktarević
International Affairs and Personal Insurance Manager
T +381 60 0254 821
