Vacation Despite illness: New judgment ensures sick pay in the EU!

Vacation Despite illness: New judgment ensures sick pay in the EU!

Kassel, Deutschland - Watch out of workers! A groundbreaking judgment of the Federal Social Court in Kassel has revolutionized the rules for sick pay and vacation! If you are on sick leave for more than six weeks, you can travel to the EU despite sick pay - but with an important catch!

The case of a scaffolding builder who wanted to take a trip to Denmark because of back pain caused a sensation. Despite the positive assessment of his doctor, the health insurance company refused approval. However, the court decided: "The health insurance company must grant the approval of the stay abroad of an insured person in a member state of the EU to continue sick pay if there is no doubt about its incapacity to work and there is no abuse of performance." This means that workers can go on vacation in the EU to a long time without losing their sick pay!

Important requirements for vacation

Caution! Employees must obtain the approval of their health insurance before the trip. A medical certificate that confirms the medical harmlessness of the trip is urgently recommended. Those who travel without permission risk that the sickness benefit is not paid for the time abroad - and this could have long -term consequences for sickness benefit!

The health insurance companies check exactly whether there is abuse and whether medical care is guaranteed abroad. This regulation only applies within the EU, because social benefits under certain conditions can also be obtained in other Member States. Anyone who travels outside the EU must expect other rules that can lead to an employment of payments. A clear call for caution for everyone who wants to enjoy the sun despite illness!