Being on medical leave as a self-employed worker doesn\u2019t just mean taking care of yourself and recovering\u2014it also involves dealing with a series of administrative procedures that, if not managed correctly and on time, can affect your benefit payments. From our tax and accounting office in Palma<\/a>, we explain the key steps to manage your medical leave\u2026 and how we can help you do it quickly, safely, and hassle-free.<\/p>\n
The first step is to visit your general practitioner<\/strong> (for common illnesses) or your occupational health mutual insurance company<\/strong> (in case of work-related accidents or occupational diseases). They will issue the medical leave report<\/strong> that certifies your inability to work.<\/p>\n
You must submit the medical leave report to Social Security or your mutual insurance<\/strong> within a maximum of 15 days<\/strong> from the start of your leave.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ll also need to fill out a form<\/strong> specifying whether you will temporarily stop working, hire a substitute, etc. This form is available online, but if you need help, our team can handle it for you.<\/p>\n
To qualify for the temporary disability benefit<\/strong>, you need to:<\/p>\n
If you’re unsure about your status, we\u2019ll check it for you with no obligation.<\/p>\n
Once the leave is reported, the benefit payment must be processed. This is handled by your mutual insurance<\/strong>, but you\u2019ll need to submit:<\/p>\n
We take care of gathering and submitting all these documents properly.<\/p>\n
The amount depends on the reason for your leave:<\/p>\n
While you\u2019re on medical leave, you must submit periodic confirmation reports<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
Once you recover, your doctor will issue the medical discharge certificate<\/strong>, which is essential to legally resume your activity.<\/p>\n