Making work rewarding for older workers in Poland

A major pension reform was launched in 1999, with the previous pay-asyou- go, defined benefit scheme replaced by a notional defined contribution system. The previous, extensive early retirement schemes in Poland were to a large extent closed from 2009, even if there are notable exceptions. In addition, inflow to disability pension is reduced and the statutory pension age is being gradually increased. The aim is to improve economic incentives to work. This chapter assesses the impacts of these reforms, and identifies the remaining challenges and further reforms that may be required to meet them.