L4, e-child leave
Express in 15 minutes!

Every parent knows that a child's illness is a big problem, and not only because of the deterioration of the child's health, which gives cause for concern, but also organizational issues. Such a situation is especially hard to deal with when both parents are working and do not have a person in their midst whom they can ask to take care of the child in their absence. Has such a situation already happened to you? Know that now you don't have to worry about it anymore. The moment your child becomes ill, you can take. All you have to do is make an appointment at the Med24 online clinic. Here the doctor is available at any time of day or night.

It's hard to find working parents who haven't had to go to the doctor at least once in their lives to get L4 for a sick child. This situation is certainly common for those with a preschooler at home, prone to catching infections from peers.

Your little one is struggling again with a runny nose, sore throat or fever? If you don't want to or can't leave him or her under the supervision of grandparents or a nanny for that time, there's nothing left for you to do but apply for leave.

Before you schedule a visit on our platform, find out what conditions you need to meet in order to receive leave for a sick child. Of course, it is essential to have sickness insurance, because without it your doctor will not be able to issue you an e- leave that will justify your absence from work. Know that the document generated by our specialist will give you the right to take advantage of care benefits. Keep in mind, however, that it cannot be collected by both parents at the same time, as care for a sick child is only granted to one of them. The exception to this rule is if the parents have more than one child, and one of them is hospitalized, which may naturally require the presence of mom and dad.

Using the services of the Med24 platform, you can complete all the paperwork in the comfort of your own home, saving you valuable time. Once you receive a child sick leave from our specialist, you don't have to hand it to your employer in person. In order to justify your absence from work and obtain childcare benefits, all you need to do is provide him with an e-certificate for your child via PUE ZUS and submit the appropriate application to the Social Insurance Institution, including personal data of your child and information about the period in which you are claiming days off over your child. Your employer, on the other hand, must file a ZUS Z-3 payer's certificate with the Social Insurance Institution so that you can collect the relevant benefit.

Remember that, just as with regular e-lives, Being on child leave, you must follow certain rules, including the one about not being gainfully employed. You may also lose your benefit if the Social Security Administration finds that there are other adult household members who can easily be entrusted - in such a situation, the agency may demand repayment of the funds paid to you for the benefit.

Very importantly, you must meet the deadlines for submitting the document - otherwise you will be granted the benefit late. Fortunately, you can complete all the formalities, from telemedicine consultation in Med24 to filling out the application, without making cumbersome and stressful visits to clinics or offices. It's also a great convenience that not only documents such as a sick child's leave, but also e-referral, e-prescription and e-leave for a sick adult are issued digitally.

For what period can you get time off for your child using Med24 services? Know that exactly the same rules apply here as for inpatient visits. This means that you can get time off for your child and care benefits for a period: 

• 60 days - applies to parents and guardians of children under 14, including those with more than one child. The 60-day sick leave over a child also applies to healthy children under the age of 8. It can be used when a nursery or kindergarten is suddenly closed, without prior warning;
• The 30-day-a-month child sick leave is available to parents of disabled sick children between the ages of 14 and 18. Families with more than one disabled child between the ages of 8 and 18 are also eligible for the 30-day e-sick leave and sick pay;
• 14 days - sick leave for a sick child for this period can be granted to a parent when the young patient is older than 14 years old, or when the insured person needs to take care of a sick parent, sibling, spouse, stepfather, mother or in-laws. The number of benefit days depends on the age and potential illness or disability of the child

Wondering which parent can get L4 for their child through the Med24 platform? The good news is that both mom and dad can apply for it. Of course, as already pointed out, only one parent is entitled to it, and that's under the condition that there is no other adult at home to take care of the toddler. However, you need to know that there are several exceptions to this rule. Child custody is granted to both parents if: 

• the young patient is less than 2 years old,
• the person who took care of the child on a daily basis, such as a nanny, is incapacitated,
• at home is a person who is completely unable to work and cannot take care of a sick toddler,
• care is required for two or more children, one of whom is hospitalized.

Has your child felt worse and developed symptoms that have caused you concern? Whether you're dealing with a mild infection or suspect a more serious ailment, you should consult her condition with your doctor and apply for an e-leave, if necessary, to give her proper care. You can obtain an exemption for a sick child during a standard visit to a pediatrician, who will take a detailed history with you and, if possible, with the young patient, review his medical records and refer him to another specialist if necessary. Does your little one burst into tears at the mere sight of a doctor's gown? Or maybe you are the one who dreads the trip to the clinic with a sick infant or toddler? Fortunately, you can save yourself and him unnecessary stress! All you have to do is register for an e-visit with Med24, and you will get expert medical advice and an e-child leave without leaving home!

The Med24 telemedicine platform offers not only professional medical consultations, but also obtaining the necessary documents in case of health problems. Here you can get an e-prescription, e-referral and L4, including an e-child leave. This form of medical services is especially convenient just for small patients. Thanks to it, you will provide your little one with express medical assistance - not much different from the one that takes place at the office - while taking care of your own comfort at the same time. From now on you can forget about trips to the clinic and the stress of being away from work, because you can complete all the formalities in the comfort of your own home and in just 15 minutes. All you need to do is fill out an intuitive form on the Med24 website, make the payment and have an e-visit with our specialist. You're just a few clicks away from receiving a child leave or medical assistance in other areas. Remember that we are at your service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, even on Sundays and holidays!