Social Insurance Law

1. A contributor shall be deemed to have sustained a non-occupational disability in accordance with the provisions of Articles 19 and 20 of this Law if the following conditions are met: a) If it becomes impossible for him, due to his physical, psychological, or mental health condition or due to a disability or the amputation of a limb, to remain engaged in employment or in any other occupation that is compatible with his abilities, age, and physical, mental, and occupational capabilities. b) If the disability provided for in subparagraph (a) of this paragraph is presumed, pursuant to the prognosis made by the competent medical board, to last for a period of six months or more. 2. The pension payable under the provisions of Articles 19 and 20 of this Law shall be granted on a temporary basis and for the entire period the disabled contributor meets the conditions provided for in paragraph (1) of this Article. In such case, the pensioner shall be examined periodically by the competent medical board to establish that the disability still exists. 3. The pension payable pursuant to the provisions of Articles 19 and 20 of this Law shall be deemed final when the pensioner reaches the legal age of entitlement.