How Your Sick Leave Pay Is Determined by Insurance Record Length in Ukraine

Temporary Disability Benefits

According to Пенсії (RSS): Under Ukraine's Law on Compulsory State Social Insurance, employees covered by insurance receive temporary disability payments equal to 50%, 60%, 70%, or 100% of their average salary, depending on how long they have been insured. For example, a full 100% sick leave payout applies to those with more than eight years of insurance history, as well as to certain groups of citizens regardless of their record length.

Who Qualifies for Full 100% Benefits

The following individuals are entitled to temporary disability benefits at 100% of their average salary:

• War veterans;
• Injured participants of the Revolution of Dignity;
• Family members of deceased war veterans and Ukraine's Defenders (both men and women);
• Citizens classified as Category 1, 2, or 3 victims of the Chornobyl disaster;
• One parent or their substitute caring for a sick child under 14 who was affected by the Chornobyl disaster.

Employees or gig specialists working for a Diia City resident company receive sick leave pay based on the salary from which insurance contributions were actually made, with no minimum insurance period required. Additionally, 100% benefits are granted regardless of insurance record length in cases of temporary disability caused by a workplace accident or occupational disease, as well as for pregnancy and childbirth.

These legislative changes regarding temporary disability payments highlight the social support extended to key groups, such as war veterans and Chornobyl disaster survivors.

This policy is expected to improve the financial well-being of these individuals by providing them with crucial income replacement when they need it most. Furthermore, allowing Diia City resident employees to access sick leave without a minimum insurance period represents a significant step toward better working conditions in Ukraine's emerging employment models.

In addition to the provisions for sick leave, it's important to understand the support available for displaced individuals in Ukraine. For those seeking assistance, eligibility criteria for housing aid have been clarified, ensuring that vulnerable populations receive the necessary resources during challenging times.