Medical certification in sickness benefit schemes (I): theoretical perspectives and return-to-work.

ABSTRACT: This study explores the theoretical foundations and practical applications of medical certification within the sickness benefit systems, particularly in the context of Korea's pilot program and its planned national rollout. While sickness benefit systems have long existed in many Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries, Korea has only recently initiated pilot projects, largely prompted by the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. These systems aim to compensate for income loss due to illness or injury, and medical certification plays a central role in determining eligibility and work ability. This study defines medical certification as a two-stage process: clinical diagnosis and formal assessment of a worker's ability to return-to-work. The dual nature highlight

SUBMITTER: Kim Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12671951 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature