Toimetulekutoetust on õigus saada isikul, kelle kuusissetulek on alla Vabariigi Valitsuse poolt kehtestatud minimaalsetest tarbimiskulutustest lähtuvat toimetulekupiiri.
Up to the age of 60, those benefits are supplemented, if necessary, by an additional sum financed from State funds, so that the beneficiary receives at least a monthly income equal to 70% of previous gross remuneration.