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Electronic sick pay: new application rules

The act changes the rules for applying for sickness and care benefits. From now on, applications can be submitted electronically via the ZUS system, and doctors will transfer medical certificates directly to employers or ZUS. This will make life easier for people on sick leave.
Key points
Sickness benefit application can be submitted online with a trusted signature or trusted profile in the ZUS system.
The doctor will send the medical certificate directly to the employer or ZUS – no need to deliver it in person.
If in doubt, the benefit payer may request original documents.
The changes apply from 3 months after the act is published.
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Additional Information
Rządowy projekt ustawy o zmianie ustawy o świadczeniach pieniężnych z ubezpieczenia społecznego w razie choroby i macierzyństwa.
Print number: PROJEKT USTAWY 2122
Process start date: 2026-01-07
Voting date: 2026-02-13
Voting no: 12
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Electronic sick pay: new application rules

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is PROJEKT USTAWY 2122.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-01-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Sickness benefit application can be submitted online with a trusted signature or trusted profile in the ZUS system.
  • The doctor will send the medical certificate directly to the employer or ZUS – no need to deliver it in person.
  • If in doubt, the benefit payer may request original documents.
  • The changes apply from 3 months after the act is published.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Uchwalono

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-07-17.

Analysis and Potential Impact of PROJEKT USTAWY 2122

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