Publication date: 03.06.2024
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The amount of temporary disability benefits depends on what
1. Introduction
Temporary incapacity benefit is an important social guarantee that allows workers to receive financial support during illness or injury. The size of this assistance depends on many factors. In this article, we will consider the main factors affecting the amount of temporary disability benefits.
2. Legislative regulation
2.1. Basic normative acts
The amount of assistance in connection with temporary disability is regulated by the following normative acts:
Law of Ukraine "On mandatory state social insurance".
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine "On the procedure for accrual and payment of benefits in connection with temporary incapacity for work".
Other legal acts regulating social insurance issues.
3. The main factors affecting the amount of assistance
3.1. Insurance experience
The amount of assistance in connection with temporary disability directly depends on the duration of the employee's insurance experience:
Up to 3 years: 50% of the average salary.
From 3 to 5 years: 60% of the average salary.
From 5 to 8 years: 70% of the average salary.
More than 8 years: 100% of the average salary.
3.2. average salary
The amount of the benefit also depends on the average salary that the employee received in the last 12 months before the onset of disability. The average salary is calculated on the basis of income from which insurance premiums were paid.
3.3.Duration of incapacity
The number of days of temporary disability affects the total amount of assistance. The benefit is paid for each day of incapacity, including weekends and holidays.
3.4. Reason for incapacity
The reason for the disability can also affect the amount of the benefit. For example, in the case of an occupational disease or an accident at work, the benefit may be greater than in the case of an ordinary illness.
3.5. Special conditions for certain categories of employees
Some categories of employees are entitled to an increased amount of benefits in connection with temporary disability. For example, pregnant women, war veterans, Chernobyl residents and other categories can receive assistance in the amount of 100% of the average salary, regardless of insurance length of service.
4. Assistance calculation procedure
4.1. Submission of documents
To receive assistance, the employee must submit to the employer a certificate of incapacity for work issued by a medical institution, as well as other necessary documents (application, certificate of average salary, etc.).
4.2. Calculation of assistance
The employer calculates the benefit based on the submitted documents and transfers the information to the Social Insurance Fund. The fund checks the correctness of the calculations and pays out the aid.
4.3. Payment of aid
Payment of benefits is made through the employer or directly to the employee's bank account, depending on the established procedure.
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