Medical certificate of incapacity for work

In certain life situations, a person temporarily loses the ability to work - due to illness, injury, caring for loved ones or other circumstances. To officially confirm such a condition, a medical certificate of temporary incapacity for work is used. This document serves as the legal basis for issuing an electronic sick leave, receiving insurance benefits and guarantees the employee's medical rights. If you have problems obtaining it, please contact a medical lawyer at Prikhodko and Partners Law Firm for help.

When is a certificate of incapacity for work needed?

A medical certificate of temporary incapacity for work is issued in cases where the state of health does not allow a person to perform their work duties. This may be:

• disease / exacerbation of chronic diseases;
• injuries or operations requiring recovery;
• the need to care for a sick child or close relative;
• complications during pregnancy and childbirth;
• other medical circumstances confirmed by a doctor.\

What is a medical certificate of incapacity for work for?

A medical certificate of temporary incapacity for work (MCT) is an electronic document provided for by law that certifies the fact of a patient's temporary loss of working capacity. It is formed by an authorized doctor in the Ministry of Health system and is the only basis for creating an electronic certificate of incapacity for work.

Since October 1, 2021, the issuance of a MCT has replaced paper sick leaves, which has given the document official status and defined it as mandatory evidence for receiving insurance payments and confirming the employee's rights to be released from work duties for the period of treatment.

Where can I check a medical certificate of incapacity for work?

The most convenient way is to use the Diya portal. There is a special verification service there. To view the document, you must:

• log in to the portal using an electronic signature (CEP) / BankID;
• enter the MVTN number, identification code and passport or ID card data;
• click the "Find" button.

As a result, you will receive all the information: the type and date of creation of the conclusion, its number, validity period, as well as the healthcare institution that generated it.

It should also be noted that since it is on the basis of the MVTN that an electronic certificate of incapacity for work is generated, you can also check the status of the document in the personal account of the insured person on the PFU portal.

How to issue a document on incapacity for work?

To obtain an electronic sick leave, the patient must contact a doctor. After the examination, the specialist forms an MVTN, and the patient receives an SMS with his number. If the information has not been received, you need to clarify the contact phone number and repeat the authentication.

The formed conclusion automatically enters the electronic register, on the basis of which an e-sick leave is created. The Pension Fund also informs about its opening by notification, and the validity of the document can be checked independently in the personal account on the PFU portal or in the mobile application.

After that, the employee informs the employer about the period of incapacity for work, providing the sick leave number. The employer sees it in his insured person's account on the PFU portal and after closing the sick leave makes a payment within 7 days.

What is the difference between an e-sick leave and a medical conclusion on temporary incapacity for work?

Despite the fact that these terms are often confused, the MVTN and e-hospital are different documents that are interconnected.

How can we help?

Law Firm "Prіkhodko and Partners" provides professional support in all matters related to sick leave. Our medical lawyers provide:

• Consultations and legal analysis of the medical report to verify its compliance with the legislation and avoid errors;
• Support for appealing or clarifying the document in case of inaccuracies, technical problems in the electronic register or delays in formation;
• Legal support for the patient and employer in relations with the Pension Fund regarding sick leave, payments and compliance with rights;
• Instruction and practical assistance in correctly completing the MVTN in accordance with current requirements;
• Support on various medical and labor issues, including sick leave, confirmation of the right to sick leave, care for sick children and other situations requiring official confirmation of temporary incapacity for work.

If you are not familiar with the procedure for issuing medical reports, you can easily contact a medical lawyer from Prіkhodko and Partners Law Firm. The specialist will provide you with full support, explain all the nuances, and help you protect your rights on legal grounds.