Relapses in temporary disability processes

If an application for permanent disability has been filed prior to the conclusion of the 545 calendar days of the temporary disability and the right to permanent disability benefit is then denied, the National Social Security Institute (INSS) will be the only body authorised to grant a new period of sick leave for the same or a similar pathology within the 180 calendar  days following the negative ruling.

To this end, the worker shall send the corresponding request for sick leave due to relapse to the aforementioned Institute.

Application for medical leave due to relapse after refusal of permanent incapacity

When, once the temporary incapacity process has reached 365 days, the National Social Security Institute has issued a medical discharge,  said Institute will be the only one competent to issue a new medical discharge for the same or a similar pathology within the following 180 calendar days.

To this end, the worker shall send the corresponding request for sick leave due to relapse to the aforementioned Institute.

Request for the issuance of medical leave due to relapse in Temporary Incapacity processes after 365 days.

When, before the temporary incapacity process has reached 365 days, the National Social Security Institute has issued a medical discharge, the National Social Security Institute alone shall be competent to issue a new medical discharge for the same or a similar pathology within the following 180 calendar days.

To this effect, if the worker is again unable to work due to the same or a similar pathology, before the 180 calendar days following the discharge issued by the National Social Security Institute have elapsed, he/she must apply to the latter for medical leave due to a relapse.

Request for the issuing of medical leave due to a relapse in Temporary Incapacity processes lasting less than 365 days.