Regulatory changeIn effectSocial security and healthcareNational
Cap on the length of sick leave
An initial sick-leave prescription is limited to 31 days and each extension to 62 days, unless medically justified, for sick leave prescribed from 1 September 2026.
Measure originators
InitiatorEPR
Stéphanie Rist
Ensemble pour la République
Impact on public finances
Brings in 10 m €/yrSocial security
A positive amount is revenue or savings for public finances; a negative amount is a cost or lost revenue.
Effective date
1 September 2026
Measure impact
Doctors may exceed these durations by giving reasons for the prescription. The measure does not apply in Mayotte. It aims to reduce spending on daily sickness benefits.
Official references
Law number: Décret n° 2026-498 du 12 juin 2026 (application de l'art. 81 de la LFSS 2026)
Official Journal: JORF n° 137 du 13 juin 2026
Sources
13 June 2026
1 September 2026
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