Returning to work also depends on the worker's active participation when their state of health allows it. Incapacity benefits will be reduced by 10%, instead of 2.5%, for people who do not cooperate sufficiently in their return-to-work process via the health insurance fund, for example by not filling in a questionnaire. In the case of unjustified absence from a summons by the occupational doctor or the advising doctor as part of the reintegration process, the right to benefits may be suspended. The aim is to guarantee serious support, with protected rights, but also steps to be followed to allow an adapted return to work when possible.
- Government: Federal government
- Minister: David Clarinval
- Stage: Adopted in Parliament