Changes in ZUS medical assessments and sick leave control
The draft law introduces comprehensive changes to the process of assessing incapacity for work and controlling sick leave by ZUS. The aim is to speed up the issuance of benefit decisions, make employment rules for medical assessors more flexible, and clarify sick leave regulations, ensuring citizens understand their rights and obligations.
Key points
Incapacity for work and rehabilitation needs assessments will be issued faster, reducing waiting times for benefits.
Physiotherapists and nurses will be able to issue assessments in certain cases, such as rehabilitation and independent living.
Employment rules for ZUS medical assessors will become more flexible to help address staffing shortages.
Single-person assessments will be introduced at all instances to streamline the process.
The definitions of gainful employment and activities inconsistent with sick leave purpose have been clarified to prevent ambiguities and abuses.
Individuals with multiple jobs will be able to work for one employer while receiving sick leave benefits from another, if the nature of the work allows.
Sick leave controls have been strengthened to reduce abuse, and employers can request such controls.
Refusal of rehabilitation referral will be a decision appealable to court.
58%
VOTING RESULTS
2025-11-21
For
257
Against
5
Abstain
180
Status:
Enacted
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