The National Observer Centre is responsible for the payment of the state for binoculars or contact lenses for children.

A home supplement is added to the allowance of those who receive a disability pension, medical- and rehabilitation allowance or old-age pension and live alone.

Additional payments are intended to aid the subsistence of individuals who live in Iceland and have no or limited pension rights in social insurance. You may ...

Disability pensions from 1 September 2025 are for those who are assessed with a 0 - 25% ability to be active on the labour market according to New Disability ...

Identity cards are valid identity documents and all Icelandic citizens, regardless of age, can apply for an identity card and use it for identification.

Application for a nursing home pre-admission assessment.

Child benefit is paid out on 1 February, 1 May, 1 June and 1 October.

Individuals and companies in debt with the state may apply for a payment plan and pay over a longer period.

Those who need more support at work can apply for work protection, rehabilitation and occupational training.