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Electronic applications for sickness and care benefits

The act makes it easier to apply for sickness and care benefits. From now on, you can do this electronically, without visiting an office. The changes also concern how medical certificates are submitted.
Key points
Ability to apply for benefits online, without leaving home.
Medical certificates can be submitted electronically or on paper – depending on the benefit payer.
Introduction of legal equivalence between electronic signatures and handwritten signatures.
The benefit payer may request original documents if in doubt.
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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