CNSS establishes method for calculating multi-employer illness subsidy

The Dominican Social Security Council (CNSS) has introduced a new method for calculating and distributing the Common Illness Subsidy, specifically addressing workers who hold multiple jobs simultaneously. This measure aims to standardize the process for individuals contributing to the social security system through various employers.

Resolution 641-04, approved on July 30, 2026, modifies the regulations for this economic benefit within the Contributory Regime of the Dominican Social Security System. For workers with multiple employers, the subsidy will be calculated based on the average salary earned over the last six months in each active employment. This average is capped at ten national minimum wages.

The benefit's amount will be 60% of the combined average salaries for outpatient treatment and 40% for hospitalization. This calculated sum will then be distributed proportionally among the employers, considering the worker's most recent salary from each company. The CNSS stated that this approach unifies the calculation for those with multiple employment relationships.

Each employer is responsible for completing the subsidy application process. To qualify, the worker's incapacity must affect their usual work activity in each job. If the illness or non-work accident only prevents them from working in one position, the subsidy will only be recognized for that specific role. The Common Illness Subsidy provides financial support for temporary incapacity due to non-professional illness, non-work accidents, or pregnancy, starting from the fourth day of absence and lasting up to 26 weeks (182 days).