This final paper deals with the topic of the social welfare system and social assistance. The largest part of the paper covers social security law and its application in Croatia. The priority of the paper is to present the concepts of social welfare, social assistance and rights within them. In addition, all types of aid will be presented and an analysis will be made as to whether they are really satisfactory for a decent life in the Republic of Croatia due to the presence of evident inflation and massive price increases of all basic life necessities. The social welfare system as one of the most important components of the overall social policy is analyzed and the structure of social welfare, which includes the pension system, the health care system and the compensation system for unemployed people is also elaborated. It is necessary to include all types of benefits and services within the system with the aim of taking care of persons who are unable to support themselves due to a certain disability. Compared to the past, it is noticeable that the social welfare system is progressing, but there is still room for improvement. It is important to know and to remember that the primary goal is to provide all citizens with a decent life and to improve the quality of life of those in need.