Sick pay in Romania (2026)
Last reviewed: 7 November 2026
In short: The employer pays the allowance for days 1 to 5, then the health insurance fund pays. The allowance is 75% of the base (100% for listed illnesses) for up to 183 days a year, on a certificate from the treating doctor.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Who pays sick payBeing ill and unable to work | The employer pays the sick-leave allowance from the first to the fifth day of incapacity. From the day after that, it is paid from the national health insurance fund (FNUASS) until the incapacity ends. [1] |
| Sick pay rateBeing ill and unable to work | The gross monthly allowance is 75% of the calculation base. It is 100% for tuberculosis, AIDS, neoplasms, group A infectious diseases and medical-surgical emergencies. [1] |
| Maximum durationBeing ill and unable to work | The allowance is paid for at most 183 days within one year, counted from the first day of illness. For some illnesses it is longer: one year in 2 years for certain cardiovascular diseases, one year and 6 months in 2 years for AIDS and neoplasms, and the whole treatment for tuberculosis. [1] |
| Waiting daysBeing ill and unable to work | There is no unpaid waiting period: the employer pays from the first day of incapacity. [1] |
| Medical certificateBeing ill and unable to work | Insured persons receive the allowance on the basis of a medical certificate issued by the treating doctor. The doctor may fill it in on paper or electronically. [1] |
Notes
- Read from the consolidated text on the legislation portal; the portal lists versions up to 1 July 2026.
Sources
- Portal Legislativ (Ministerul Justiției): ORDONANȚĂ DE URGENȚĂ nr. 158 din 17 noiembrie 2005 privind concediile și indemnizațiile de asigurări sociale de sănătate (formă consolidată) (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
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