TITLE IGENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 3Matters covered

1

This Regulation shall apply to all legislation concerning the following branches of social security:

a

sickness benefits;

b

maternity and equivalent paternity benefits;

c

invalidity benefits;.

d

old-age benefits;

e

survivors benefits;

f

benefits in respect of accidents at work and occupational diseases;

g

death grants;

h

unemployment benefits;

i

pre-retirement benefits;

j

family benefits.

2

Unless otherwise provided for in Annex XI, this Regulation shall apply to general and special social security schemes, whether contributory or non-contributory, and to schemes relating to the obligations of an employer or shipowner.

3

This Regulation shall also apply to the special non-contributory cash benefits covered by Article 70.

4

The provisions of Title III of this Regulation shall not, however, affect the legislative provisions of any Member State concerning a shipowner's obligations.

5

This Regulation shall not apply to social and medical assistance or to benefit schemes for victims of war or its consequences.