Sick pay in Greece (2026)

Last reviewed: 7 November 2026

In short: The e-EFKA fund pays a sickness benefit from the fourth day of illness, at 50% of the notional daily wage of the insurance class. Former IKA-ETAM employees can receive it for up to 182 days a year, or 360 or 720 days for the same illness.

RuleWhat applies
Who pays sick payBeing ill and unable to workThe e-EFKA social insurance fund pays the sickness benefit to employed insured persons, starting from the fourth day of illness. [1]
Sick pay rateBeing ill and unable to workThe benefit is 50% of the notional daily wage of the insurance class, based on average pay in the last 30 days worked of the previous calendar year. It rises by 10% for each dependent family member, within caps. For the first 15 days of absence the amount is only 50% of the amount otherwise set. [1]
Maximum durationBeing ill and unable to workEmployees of the former IKA-ETAM are entitled to up to 182 days (same or different illnesses in one calendar year), or up to 360 or 720 days for the same illness. [1]
Waiting daysBeing ill and unable to workThe benefit starts from the fourth day of illness, so there are 3 waiting days. [1]
Medical certificateBeing ill and unable to workIncapacity must be confirmed by a medical opinion of the competent health body. The benefit is paid from the fourth day once such an opinion has been issued. The claim must be filed within eight months of the opinion. [1]

Notes

  • The rules on the e-EFKA page are for employed insured persons of the former IKA-ETAM and other funds, and the page was last updated on 23 January 2023. It does not say who pays the first three days.

Sources

  1. e-ΕΦΚΑ: Επίδομα ασθένειας - Μισθωτοί (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources

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