General Overview of Social Benefits (Amounts, Funding Sources, 2023–2025)
1. Temporary Incapacity Allowance (ordinary illness / non-work-related accident)
Regulation: Law No. 289/2004; Government Decision No. 108/2005
| Element | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Funding Source | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First 5 days | 75% of the employee’s average salary | 75% | 75% | Employer / self-employed professional | Employer |
| From the 6th day (depending on insurance period) | 60% / 70% / 90% | 60% / 70% / 90% | 60% / 70% / 90% | BASS | CNAS |
| Notes | Up to 15 days/year covered by the employer | Same | Same | — | Paid through designated payment service providers |
2. Temporary incapacity caused by tuberculosis, AIDS or cancer
Regulation: Law No. 289/2004 on temporary incapacity allowances
| Element | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Funding Source | Actual Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allowance amount | 100% of the calculation base | 100% of the calculation base | 100% of the calculation base | BASS | CNAS via designated payment providers |
| Notes | Applies to TB, AIDS, all types of cancer | Same | Same | — | — |
3. Allowance for pregnant women registered with medical institutions
Regulation: Law No. 289/2004; Government Decision No. 108/2005
| Insurance Period | Amount (2023–2025) | Funding Source | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 5 years | 60% of the calculation base | BASS | CNAS |
| 5–8 years | 70% | BASS | CNAS |
| > 8 years | 90% | BASS | CNAS |
4. Quarantine allowance (disease prevention)
Regulation: Law No. 289/2004
| Insurance Period | Amount | Funding Source | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 5 years | 60% | BASS | CNAS |
| 5–8 years | 70% | BASS | CNAS |
| > 8 years | 90% | BASS | CNAS |
5. Allowance for recovery of work capacity (prosthetics, sanatorium treatment)
Regulation: Law No. 289/2004
| Insurance Period | Amount | Funding Source | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 5 years | 60% | BASS | CNAS |
| 5–8 years | 70% | BASS | CNAS |
| > 8 years | 90% | BASS | CNAS |
6. Maternity allowance
Regulation: Law No. 289/2004
| Amount (2023–2025) | Funding Source | Payment |
|---|---|---|
| 100% of the calculation base | BASS | CNAS |
7. Childcare allowance until the child reaches 3 years old
Regulation: Government Decision No. 1478/2002
| Option | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Funding Source | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Option A | 30% (min. 740 MDL) | 30% (740 MDL) | 30% (740 MDL) | BASS | CNAS |
| Option B | 60% until age 1 → 30% until age 2 years 2 months | Same | Same | BASS | CNAS |
8. Allowance for a child over 3 years old (adoption / guardianship), effective from 01.01.2024
Regulation: Law No. 289/2004
| Year | Amount | Funding Source | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 60% of the calculation base | BASS | CNAS |
| 2025 | 60% | BASS | CNAS |
9. One-time allowance for the temporary placement of a child (from 2024)
Regulation: Law No. 289/2004
| Year | Amount | Funding Source | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 60% | BASS | CNAS |
| 2025 | 60% | BASS | CNAS |
10. One-time allowance for an adopted child / child under guardianship (from 2024)
Regulation: Law No. 289/2004
| Year | Amount | Funding Source | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 60% | BASS | CNAS |
| 2025 | 60% | BASS | CNAS |
11. Allowance for caring for a sick child
Regulation: Law No. 289/2004
| Insurance Period | Amount | Funding Source | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 5 years | 60% | BASS | CNAS |
| 5–8 years | 70% | BASS | CNAS |
| > 8 years | 90% | BASS | CNAS |
12. One-time childbirth allowance
Regulation: Government Decision No. 1478/2002
| Year | Amount | Funding Source | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10,068 MDL for each live-born child | BASS | CNAS |
| 2024 | 10,932 MDL | BASS | CNAS |
| 2025 | 21,350 MDL | BASS | CNAS |
| 2026 | 21,886 MDL | BASS | CNAS |
13. Paternal allowance
Regulation: Government Decision No. 1245/2016
| Year | Amount | Funding Source | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 100% of the average insured monthly income | BASS | CNAS |
| 2024 | 100% | BASS | CNAS |
| 2025 | 100% | BASS | CNAS |
Complete List of Legal Acts
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Law No. 289/2004 on Temporary Incapacity Allowances
https://www.legis.md/cautare/getResults?doc_id=139812&lang=en -
Government Decision No. 108/2005 on the calculation and payment procedures
https://www.legis.md/cautare/getResults?doc_id=142240&lang=en -
Government Decision No. 1478/2002 on allowances for families with children
https://www.legis.md/cautare/getResults?doc_id=146345&lang=en -
Government Decision No. 1245/2016 (paternal allowance)
https://www.legis.md/cautare/getResults?doc_id=142242&lang=en
