Starting July 1, 2026, new regulations standardize the submission of sick leave and care allowance applications in Poland, simplifying document filing for both employers and the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS). <\/p>\n
As of July 1, 2026, new regulations govern how applications for social security benefits are submitted. These changes aim to streamline the document transfer process and expand the use of electronic forms, with procedures depending on whether the benefit is paid by ZUS or the employer.<\/p>\n
If an employer acts as the benefit payer, the insured person may submit applications in either paper or electronic form. Acceptable electronic methods include payroll systems, email, or digital scans.<\/p>\n
When ZUS is the payer, applications can be submitted in paper form or electronically via the eZUS portal or official electronic delivery addresses. Electronic submissions require a qualified signature, a trusted profile, a personal signature, or a signature provided by ZUS.<\/p>\n
Electronic submissions now carry the same legal weight as traditional paper documents. ZUS or employers may only request physical originals if they have specific doubts regarding the authenticity or accuracy of the digital copy.<\/p>\n
The new rules allow for electronic copies, including scans, to be attached to applications, reducing the reliance on physical paperwork. This mandate also applies to applications for care allowances for family members.<\/p>\n
If an insured person submits a care allowance application to an employer who is not responsible for payouts, the employer is obligated to forward the documentation to ZUS electronically or via paper, eliminating the need for redundant submissions.<\/p>\n
Employers with more than 20 insured staff members are responsible for determining and paying benefits, while ZUS handles smaller entities and post-employment cases. The statutory seven-day deadline for employers to forward documentation to ZUS remains unchanged.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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