The Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych (Social Insurance Institution), commonly abbreviated as ZUS, is a Polish state organizational unit with legal personality, established in 1934. Its primary mission is to manage the mandatory social insurance system for the Polish population. This includes collecting contributions for social and health insurance, and subsequently disbursing benefits such as retirement pensions, disability pensions, sickness benefits, and maternity benefits. ZUS operates as a central pillar of Poland's social welfare framework, ensuring financial security for millions of citizens.

Founded in

Poland