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Russia Sets New 503,000-Ruble Cap on Work-Injury Sick Leave Starting Feb. 1

The Social Fund framed the update as an indexed maximum tied to its routine adjustment of insurance payouts.

Overview

  • The Social Fund of Russia set the maximum sick-leave payment for workplace accidents and occupational diseases at 503,000 rubles effective February 1, 2026.
  • The cap reflects a reported 5.6% indexation planned for social payments and insurance benefits beginning in February.
  • RIA Novosti published the announcement on January 24, citing official data from the Social Fund.
  • The notice specifies only the upper payment limit for this category of sick leave and does not detail eligibility or calculation methods.
  • In a related update, the Labor Ministry said the maximum unemployment benefit will be 15,886 rubles per month after the February 1 indexation.