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How do other countries do it?

Many countries have different approaches to welfare and disability support. Some, like Germany, have strong social insurance systems where contributions from workers and employers fund benefits. Others, like the US, rely more on means-tested programmes and private insurance. The UK's system blends elements of both.

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