Online Sick Leave for Cold and Flu in Poland

How to Get Sick Leave Online in Poland

Fallen ill and can't go to work? No need to visit a clinic! Poland has an electronic sick leave system (e-ZLA), and we'll help you get zwolnienie lekarskie without leaving home.

What is Electronic Sick Leave (e-ZLA)?

Since 2019, all sick leaves in Poland are issued only in electronic form. This means:

✓ No need to bring paper documents to employer ✓ All data automatically sent to ZUS (Social Insurance) ✓ Employer receives information instantly ✓ Cannot lose or damage the document ✓ Sick leave processed faster

🏥 Need Help with Sick Leave?

Our Care Service will help you for free:

Understand when you're entitled to sick leave
Navigate documents and procedures
Book a Russian-speaking doctor
Get answers to all zwolnienie questions

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When Can You Get Sick Leave Online?

Suitable cases for online consultation:

Cold and URTI

Runny nose, cough, sore throat
Fever up to 38.5°C
General weakness
Headache

Flu (test confirmed)

High fever (38-40°C)
Severe weakness
Body aches
Dry cough

Other conditions

Migraine
Chronic disease exacerbation (with existing diagnosis)
Stomach upset
Allergic reactions

When in-person consultation needed:

High fever for more than 3 days
Severe chest pain
Difficulty breathing
Suspicion of serious illness
Physical examination required

How to Get Sick Leave Online: Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Book Online Consultation

Contact us:

Telegram/WhatsApp: +48 666 636 109
Telegram bot: @start_103telemed_bot
Online form on website

Available hours: 7 days a week, 8:00-20:00

Step 2: Video Consultation with Doctor (10-15 minutes)

Doctor will conduct consultation in Russian or Ukrainian:

Ask about symptoms and their duration
Conduct visual examination via video call
Assess necessity of sick leave issuance
Request temperature measurement if needed
Provide treatment recommendations

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Consultation with sick leave issuance:

Video consultation in Russian
Electronic sick leave (e-ZLA)
Electronic prescription for medications
Treatment recommendations

Cost: 150 PLN

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Step 3: Receiving Documents

What you'll receive:

✓ Electronic sick leave (e-ZLA)

Automatically sent to ZUS
Sick leave number sent to your email
Employer sees information in ZUS system

✓ Electronic prescription (e-Recepta)

SMS with prescription code arrives
Can use at any pharmacy

✓ Treatment recommendations

Detailed instructions in understandable language

Step 4: Informing Employer

What you need to do:

Inform employer about illness (phone/email)
Provide sick leave number (sent to email)
Employer independently checks data in ZUS system

What you DON'T need to do:

Bring paper document to office
Send scan or photo
Wait for doctor's confirmation

Sick Leave Duration

Standard periods:

| Illness | Usual period | Possible extension | |---------|-------------|-------------------| | Mild cold | 3-5 days | Up to 7 days | | Flu | 7-10 days | Up to 14 days | | Tonsillitis | 7 days | Up to 10 days | | Bronchitis | 10-14 days | Up to 21 days | | Migraine | 1-3 days | As needed |

Important to know:

Doctor can issue sick leave for up to 14 days
If more needed — follow-up consultation required
Flu with complications may be extended

Sick Leave Payment in Poland

First 33 days of illness per year

First 2 weeks (14 days):

Paid by employer
80% of average salary

From 15th day:

Paid by ZUS (sick benefit)
80% of calculation base

After 33 days

100% of calculation base (paid by ZUS)

Exceptions:

First 14 days of pregnancy — 100%
Workplace accident — 100%
Quarantine — 100%

Service Cost

Standard Consultation

Consultation with sick leave issuance:

Video consultation: 150 PLN
Electronic prescription: included
Sick leave (e-ZLA): included
Treatment recommendations: included

Consultation without sick leave:

Simple consultation: 139 PLN
Prescription only: 89 PLN

Package Offers

"Flu Package" (250 PLN): ✓ Combo test for flu/COVID (with delivery) ✓ Online doctor consultation ✓ Electronic prescription ✓ Sick leave

"Express Sick Leave" (120 PLN): ✓ Consultation within 1 hour ✓ Sick leave for 3-5 days ✓ Basic recommendations

📦 Ready Solution for Sick Patients

"All Included" Package:

Combo test at home (flu + COVID)
Online doctor consultation
Electronic prescription for medications
Sick leave
Treatment recommendations

Price: 250 PLN instead of 310 PLN

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Legal Basis

Who Can Issue Sick Leave?

In Poland, sick leave can be issued by:

Doctor with license to practice in Poland (PWZ)
Including doctors working through telemedicine

Our doctors:

Have Polish PWZ licenses
Work legally
Sick leaves accepted by ZUS and employers

Legislation

Electronic sick leaves are regulated by:

Act on cash benefits from social insurance in case of sickness and maternity
Regulation of the Minister of Health on medical certificate

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my employer accept electronic sick leave? Yes, since 2019 all sick leaves in Poland are electronic only. Employer must accept e-ZLA.

Do I need PESEL to get sick leave? Yes, PESEL is required for sick leave registration in ZUS system.

Can I get sick leave backdated? No, sick leave is issued from consultation moment. Therefore it's important to contact on first day of illness.

What if I got sick on weekend? We work 7 days a week. You can get sick leave on both Saturday and Sunday.

Do I need to send anything to employer? No, all data automatically goes to ZUS. Just inform employer of sick leave number.

Can I extend sick leave online? Yes, during follow-up consultation doctor can extend sick leave for another 14 days.

What if doctor refuses to issue sick leave? Doctor issues sick leave only with medical indications. Consultation payment doesn't guarantee automatic sick leave issuance.

Will ZUS check my sick leave? ZUS may request additional information or send for control examination. This happens rarely, usually with long sick leaves.

Doctors' Recommendations

When Should You Take Sick Leave?

Definitely take sick leave if:

Temperature above 38°C
Severe weakness, cannot work
Risk of infecting colleagues
Work requires concentration (driving, machinery work)

Can try without sick leave:

Mild indisposition
Work from home possible
Symptoms don't interfere with work

How to Recover Faster?

For cold:

Drink plenty of fluids (2-3 liters per day)
Rest, sleep at least 8 hours
Ventilate room
Take vitamin C

For flu:

Strict bed rest first 3 days
Antiviral medications (if less than 48 hours passed)
Fever reducers at temperature above 38.5°C
Abundant warm drinks

📞 How to Contact and Book?

Quick Booking

Telegram/WhatsApp: +48 666 636 109

Write "Need sick leave"
Indicate main symptoms
Expect response within 15-30 minutes

Telegram bot: @start_103telemed_bot

Choose "Get sick leave"
Fill out short form
Select convenient consultation time

Email: info@103telemed.com

Describe situation
Provide contact phone
Will respond within 1 hour

Working Hours

Monday-Friday: 8:00-20:00
Saturday-Sunday: 9:00-18:00
Holidays: 10:00-16:00

Emergency consultations: by arrangement

Why Choose Us?

✓ Fast — consultation and sick leave in 15 minutes ✓ Legal — licensed doctors with PWZ ✓ Convenient — no need to go anywhere ✓ In your language — Russian and Ukrainian ✓ Transparent — fixed price, no hidden fees ✓ Reliable — sick leaves accepted by all employers

Don't waste time on clinic visits! Get sick leave online in 15 minutes.

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