The government intends to reduce the number of paid medical leave days from the budget of the Health Insurance House by one day, according to a draft Emergency Ordinance.

The Romanian government has included on the agenda of Tuesday's meeting a draft Emergency Ordinance that provides for a reduction of one day in the number of paid medical leave days from the budget of the Health Insurance House, for certificates issued between February 1, 2026, and December 31, 2027. The Minister of Health, Alexandru Rogobete, mentioned that the project may undergo changes before approval.

According to the proposal, social insurance benefits will be calculated by reducing the days covered by the budget of the national health insurance fund. Additionally, the periods of reduction will count as insurance periods, maintaining the insured status. Currently, the law allows a maximum number of medical leave days depending on the condition, and after 90 days, the approval of an expert is required for extensions.