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Absenteeism insurance

Sickness absence insurance insures your employee in the event of illness against (part of) the salary that will then continue to be paid.

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Absenteeism Insurance: Protect Your Company against Wage Costs in the Event of Illness

Absenteeism insurance provides essential protection for employers against the financial consequences of absenteeism due to illness. This insurance covers the wage costs of sick employees, so you can keep your business running without unexpectedly high costs.

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Benefits of Absenteeism Insurance

  • Coverage of Wage Costs : Reimbursement of salaries during absenteeism due to illness.
  • Reintegration support : Assistance with the quick and effective return of employees to the workplace.
  • Cost control : Prevent high expenses due to long-term illness of staff.

Advantages and disadvantages of  Absenteeism Insurance .

BENEFITS INCLUDE FINANCIAL SECURITY AND GUIDANCE FOR YOU AND YOUR SICK EMPLOYEES. IN ADDITION, WITH OUR EXTENDED SME SICK ABSENCE MODULE, YOU DO NOT NEED ANY KNOWLEDGE OF THE LEGAL OBLIGATIONS, BECAUSE WE WILL HELP YOU WITH THIS. A DISADVANTAGE IS THAT YOU PAY PREMIUM FOR YOUR INSURANCE, EVEN IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ANY SICK EMPLOYEES.

Why Choose Absenteeism Insurance?

  • Financial Security : Prevent high wage costs due to long-term absenteeism due to illness.
  • Peace of mind : Know that your business is protected against the risks of absenteeism.
  • Support : Professional guidance in case of absenteeism and reintegration.

Compare providers on coverage and conditions to find the best absenteeism insurance for your company. Good absenteeism insurance not only offers financial protection, but also security for your staff.

Frequently asked questions about Absenteeism Insurance :

What is Absenteeism Insurance?
If your employee becomes ill, he is entitled to continued payment of (part of) his salary for a maximum of two years. Health insurance ensures that (part of) the salary that you pay to your employee is reimbursed. Are you opting for absenteeism insurance with occupational health and safety services? You will also receive support from an occupational health and safety service to absenteeism within your company and you will receive budgets for prevention and reintegration of your employees.
Who is absenteeism insurance useful for?
Everyone with staff runs the risk of an employee becoming ill. This can seriously disrupt your business operations, especially if you have a small business. The costs of a sick employee can also be quite high. One day of absenteeism costs at least €250. You must continue to pay your sick employee at least 70% of his salary for two years. The costs for guidance and reintegration are also your responsibility.
Is it mandatory?

Absenteeism insurance is not mandatory.

What is usually covered by absenteeism insurance?
  • the risk that your company will not run into financial problems due to illness and absenteeism
  • continued payment of at least 70% of the salary for the first 2 years
  • prevention, absenteeism guidance and reintegration
With most insurers you have a deductible. You may have to pay for the first few days that your employee becomes ill yourself. Sometimes there is also a maximum to what the insurance pays out.
What is usually not insured?
  • employees who are already ill before the insurance starts
  • a director or major shareholder (DGA) who becomes ill
  • and employee who deliberately becomes incapacitated for work
  • someone who is not an employee of your company, for example your partner or a self-employed person
How much does absenteeism insurance cost?
The premium for absenteeism insurance is on average between 1.5% and 5.5% of the total wage costs. Naturally, the amount of this percentage depends on various factors.
What is Absenteeism Insurance?

If your employee becomes ill, he is entitled to continued payment of (part of) his salary for a maximum of two years. Sickness insurance ensures that (part of) the salary that you pay to your employee is reimbursed. Are you opting for absenteeism insurance with occupational health and safety services? You will also receive support from an occupational health and safety service to prevent or limit absenteeism due to illness within your company and you will receive budgets for prevention and reintegration of your employees.


Absenteeism Insurance cost ?

The costs of Absenteeism Insurance depend on your business type, your gross profit and the chosen payment period.

Premium example

Kind of thing


Number of employees


Average age


Average absenteeism


Average annual wage bill

Premium per month

Hotel


20


31


2,0%


80.000,-

300,-

Up to 15%
package discount
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