kyoukaikenpo.or.jp (10.03.2020)
If the insured leaves the company for medical treatment due to a Covid 19 infection and cannot receive compensation from the employer, the already existing sickness and sickness allowance will be paid. It will also apply to cases in which the insured is positive to Covid 19 but has no symptoms or that an insured with symptoms is doing home treatment. In the latter case, a doctor's note acquired later on or at least employer's certificate is required.
If the insured leaves the company for medical treatment due to a Covid 19 infection and cannot receive compensation from the employer, the already existing sickness and sickness allowance will be paid. It will also apply to cases in which the insured is positive to Covid 19 but has no symptoms or that an insured with symptoms is doing home treatment. In the latter case, a doctor's note acquired later on or at least employer's certificate is required.
If the insured leaves the company for recuperation due to a new coronavirus infection and is unable to receive compensation from the employer, a sickness and sickness allowance will be paid.
In addition, if you have any questions about the application for the sickness and sickness allowance related to the new coronavirus infection, please refer to the website of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, “ About the payment of the sickness and sickness allowance related to the new coronavirus infection ”.
Please see here (Injury and Sickness Allowance) for details on procedures and payment requirements for sickness and sickness allowances .