ORGANIZATIONAL AND LEGAL FORMS OF SOCIAL SECURITY

Abstract

The social security system in Ukraine is an essential component of state policy aimed at ensuring decent living conditions and supporting citizens in various life situations. However, in the context of constant changes in society and the economy, there is a necessity to analyze and improve the organizational and legal forms of social security. The purpose of this article is to analyze the organizational and legal forms of social security in Ukraine to identify strengths and weaknesses, key challenges, and opportunities for enhancing the system of population support.In writing this article, the following methods were used: literature review with the analysis of the found material, classification (in determining the types of organizational and legal forms of social security), establishment of cause-and-effect relationships (between organizational and legal forms and their application directions), systematization of research results in the defined problem area, analysis of documentation, and the results of researchers’ activities related to the conducted research.The article’s thesis includes research on the diversity of organizational and legal forms, studying the effectiveness and quality of service provision, and identifying systemic deficiencies and challenges. Special attention is given to the issue of social insurance, its various types, as the most ambiguous type of organizational and legal forms of social security. The importance and peculiarities of the social insurance program are also noted.The research results will contribute to understanding and analyzing the current state of the social security system and will provide a basis for formulating recommendations for improving organizational and legal forms to ensure more effective and equitable citizen support. The author presents a series of methodological recommendations, including the development of integrated approaches, quality standardization of services, the use of technologies, adaptation to changing needs, expansion of information education, ensuring transparency, and stimulating innovation.