Sick pay in Mexico (2026)
Last reviewed: 7 November 2026
In short: Employees insured with IMSS receive a cash subsidy of 60% of their last daily contribution salary for a non-work illness. It is paid from the fourth day of incapacity for up to 52 weeks, extendable by up to 26 weeks. Certificates are issued by IMSS.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Who pays sick payBeing ill and unable to work | Employees insured with the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) receive a cash subsidy for illness that is not work-related when the illness makes them unable to work. The subsidy is paid directly to the insured person. [1] |
| Sick pay rateBeing ill and unable to work | The subsidy is 60% of the insured person’s last daily contribution salary. [1] |
| Maximum durationBeing ill and unable to work | The subsidy is paid for as long as the incapacity lasts, up to 52 weeks. If the person is still incapacitated, the Institute may extend payment by up to 26 more weeks after its assessment. [1] |
| Waiting daysBeing ill and unable to work | The subsidy is paid from the fourth day after the incapacity begins. The insured person needs at least four weekly contributions immediately before the illness (six in the last four months for temporary workers). [1] |
| Medical certificateBeing ill and unable to work | Temporary incapacity certificates are issued by the Institute, under its regulation. [1] |
Sources
- Orden Jurídico Nacional (Secretaría de Gobernación): Ley del Seguro Social, texto vigente, última reforma publicada en el DOF 07 de junio de 2024 (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
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