HealthcareEditorially reviewed 02/09/2026

Temporary incapacity for work (sick leave)

Find out how your selected doctor determines temporary incapacity for work, what to tell your employer and how to protect your rights.

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€0.00

Usual time

For as long as medical indications exist

Responsible institution

Izabrani liječnik

How to apply

This procedure has one application method.

The selected doctor determines the start and end of temporary incapacity according to medical indications.

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Health-insurance and identity details
Available medical documentationBring findings, a discharge letter or other documents related to the reason for incapacity.
Proof of a special reason for absenceRequired for care of a family member, accompaniment, isolation or another special reason.

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1
Contact your selected doctor
The doctor assesses whether there is a medical indication and determines when sick leave starts.
2
Notify your employer without delay
Follow your employer's rules for reporting absence and providing necessary details.
3
Follow treatment and check-ups
Attend examinations and follow instructions; the doctor assesses the further duration.
4
Check the end of sick leave
When medical indications cease, the doctor closes sick leave and determines your return to work.
5
Request a decision if you disagree
If the doctor does not determine sick leave or closes it, you can request an HZZO decision in administrative proceedings.

Procedure	Price	Deadline
Determining temporary incapacity There is no separate administrative fee under compulsory insurance; the amount of salary compensation depends on the basis and duration.	€0.00	For as long as medical indications exist

Procedure

Price

Deadline

Determining temporary incapacity

There is no separate administrative fee under compulsory insurance; the amount of salary compensation depends on the basis and duration.

€0.00

For as long as medical indications exist

Sick leave is not opened by an employer or employee independently; it is determined by the selected doctor.
Salary compensation depends on the reason, duration, calculation basis and who bears the payment.
HZZO can supervise and review the justification for sick leave.
This guide is not a substitute for emergency medical assistance.

Information was editorially reviewed on 02/09/2026. Before applying, check the latest information on official websites.

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