{"id":33645,"date":"2024-07-12T12:40:59","date_gmt":"2024-07-12T10:40:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teleclinic.com\/specialist-doctor\/request-online-advice-and-child-sick-certificate\/"},"modified":"2026-05-29T05:44:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T03:44:37","slug":"child-sick-note","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teleclinic.com\/en\/sick-note\/child-sick-note\/","title":{"rendered":"Request online advice and child sick certificate*"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"categories":[123],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-33645","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-sick-note"],"acf":[],"faq_-_section_-_headline":"Frequently asked questions","_faq_-_section_-_headline":"field_65083264b9726","faq_-_question_1_-_question_headline":"Will the costs be covered by my health insurance or other insurance?","_faq_-_question_1_-_question_headline":"field_6509cf722bff4","faq_-_question_1_-_answer_text":"For those with statutory health insurance, the costs for the online doctor's visit are covered by your health insurance. Simply enter your insurance information when you register - we will take care of the rest. Privately insured persons will receive an invoice as usual, which they can submit to their insurance company.  ","_faq_-_question_1_-_answer_text":"field_6509cf812bff5","faq_-_question_2_-_question_headline":"What do I need to bear in mind with electronic prescriptions or sick notes?","_faq_-_question_2_-_question_headline":"field_6509cfa12bff6","faq_-_question_2_-_answer_text":"After providing telemedical treatment, doctors can issue electronic prescriptions (including health insurance prescriptions, private prescriptions, referral prescriptions) and sick certificates for work via TeleClinic in accordance with the applicable legal requirements and regulatory framework. These are legally valid and recognised by employers and pharmacies. Please note that a sick certificate can only be issued for a maximum of 3 days.  ","_faq_-_question_2_-_answer_text":"field_6509cfab2bff7","faq_-_question_3_-_question_headline":"Where can I redeem my prescription?","_faq_-_question_3_-_question_headline":"field_6509cfc62bff8","faq_-_question_3_-_answer_text":"Once the doctor has issued the electronic prescription for you, you can redeem it directly using the app. To do this, you can simply show the redemption code from the app at a local pharmacy or have the medication conveniently delivered to your home by a mail-order pharmacy. In addition, a growing number of pharmacies also offer delivery by courier service. Your prescription is of course also available via the gematik e-prescription app or the electronic health card (eGK).   ","_faq_-_question_3_-_answer_text":"field_6509cfe12bff9","faq_-_question_4_-_question_headline":"How long do I have to wait?","_faq_-_question_4_-_question_headline":"field_6509cff22bffa","faq_-_question_4_-_answer_text":"On average, you can speak to a doctor within one hour. This may vary slightly depending on how busy we are and the time of day. ","_faq_-_question_4_-_answer_text":"field_6509d0012bffb","faq_-_question_5_-_question_headline":"How does the digital doctor's appointment work?","_faq_-_question_5_-_question_headline":"field_650ae5eb60c95","faq_-_question_5_-_answer_text":"First, you submit your request to us via the online form or in the app. You will be notified when the online consultation starts and can join the consultation via the app. The connection with the doctor is established immediately as soon as the doctor has also joined the online consultation. During the consultation, the doctor will take the time to answer your questions until all the important issues have been clarified and will then issue you with all the important documents in the app.   ","_faq_-_question_5_-_answer_text":"field_650ae5fd60c96","_yoast_wpseo_title":"Children's sickness certificate* for parents with a sick child %%sep%% Request online | %%sitename%%","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Is your child ill? Need a sick note for your employer? Book your online doctor's appointment via app - with full cost coverage","_yoast_wpseo_focuskeywords":null,"long_content_-_contents":"<h2>Child sick AU: How sick leave works for parents<\/h2>\nWhen their own child is ill, many parents have to take a short break from work to look after them. In this case, there is the so-called <g id=\"gid_0\">child sick leave<\/g> - a certificate of incapacity for work that does not affect the parents themselves, but the <g id=\"gid_1\">sick child<\/g>. It allows mothers or fathers to take a temporary break from work without having to fear any consequences under employment law.  \n<h3 id=\"h-kurzfassung\">Abstract<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"info_box checkmark_list beige_bg\">\n \t<li>Kindkrank-AU enables parents to take short-term sick leave if their child is ill.<\/li>\n \t<li>Prerequisite: The child is legally insured, under 12 years old and no other caregiver is available.<\/li>\n \t<li>The certificate can be issued by a doctor - also via telemedicine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What is a childhood illness AU?<\/h3>\n<strong>Child sick leave<\/strong> is a special form of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teleclinic.com\/en\/sick-note\/\">sick leave<\/a> where parents are not sick themselves but have to care for their sick child. It is used to care for the child at home if it requires medical attention and no other caregiver is available. The special feature: The entitlement is regulated by law - there is a quota of days per parent and calendar year for each child with statutory health insurance.  \n<h3>Who is entitled to child sickness insurance?<\/h3>\nThe entitlement to time off work when a child is ill is based on \u00a7 45 SGB V. In principle, the following applies:\n<ul class=\"checkmark_list list_background\">\n \t<li>Parent is covered by statutory insurance (also family insurance)<\/li>\n \t<li>Child is also covered by statutory insurance<\/li>\n \t<li>Child is younger than 12 years or disabled and dependent on assistance<\/li>\n \t<li>No other person living in the household can provide care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nPrivate health insurance companies do not offer a statutory entitlement, but can offer individual solutions - it is worth taking a look at the contract documents.\n<h3>How many days are parents entitled to?<\/h3>\nEach parent is currently entitled to <strong>30 working days per year<\/strong> for each child - a maximum of 65 days if there are several children. The entitlement is doubled for single parents. Important: The child sick days apply independently of your own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teleclinic.com\/krankschreibung\/krankschreibung-im-urlaub\/\">vacation entitlement<\/a> and are not offset against it.  \n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote beige_bg info_box\">Tip: If both parents are working, they can take turns with the child sick days - a combination is possible without any problems.<\/blockquote>\n<h3>How does the child sickness AU work?<\/h3>\nThe child sickness certificate is issued by a doctor after a medical assessment of the sick child. Since the pandemic, this has also been possible <g id=\"gid_0\">digitally via video consultation<\/g>. Via <strong>TeleClinic<\/strong>, people with statutory health insurance can have a quick and uncomplicated consultation with a doctor - without the need for a waiting room.  \n<ul class=\"checkmark_list list_background\">\n \t<li>Book an appointment online<\/li>\n \t<li>Video call with a doctor<\/li>\n \t<li>Child is assessed by a doctor using visual diagnostics<\/li>\n \t<li>If medically necessary: issue of a child sickness certificate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe certificate of incapacity for work is then sent digitally to the health insurance company. The insured person also receives a copy for the employer - by email or, if desired, by post. \n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote beige_bg info_box\">Important: The sick note can only be issued after a medical consultation via video - blanket requests or purely online forms are not sufficient.<\/blockquote>\n<h3>What does the health insurance fund pay if the child is ill?<\/h3>\nDuring the leave of absence, parents with statutory health insurance receive <strong>child sickness benefit<\/strong> from their health insurance fund - amounting to 90% of their lost net pay. As a rule, the employer does not pay any wages during this time. \n<ul class=\"list_background list_simple\">\n \t<li>The health insurance company pays for a maximum of 30 days per parent and child <\/li>\n \t<li>For several children: up to 65 days per year<\/li>\n \t<li>Single parents: up to 60 days per child (max. 130 if more than one)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe money must be actively applied for from the health insurance fund - preferably immediately after receiving the sick note.\n<h3>What is the situation for privately insured persons?<\/h3>\nParents who are privately insured are <strong>not legally entitled<\/strong> to child sickness benefit. Whether a sick note is accepted and whether there are replacement benefits depends on the respective insurance contract. Some private tariffs include so-called \"parental sickness benefits\" - but many do not.  \n\nNevertheless, <strong>TeleClinic<\/strong> can <strong>also<\/strong> issue a child sickness certificate <strong>for privately insured persons<\/strong> - if this is required under employment law or requested by the employer. In any case, it is important to clarify which regulations apply with the insurance company or employer beforehand. \n<h3>Does the employer have to be informed?<\/h3>\nYes - as with a regular sick note, the following also applies to a child sick note: <strong>the employer<\/strong> must <strong>be informed immediately<\/strong>. The sick note should be submitted on the following day at the latest. Some employers even require the certificate from the first day of absence.  \n<h3>How often can you take child sick days?<\/h3>\nThe child sick days can be spread out over the year or bundled - depending on when and how often the child is ill. It is important that a doctor's certificate is provided for each illness, even if several days are taken in a row. \n<h3>Conclusion: Kindkrank-AU offers legal security - also digitally<\/h3>\nParents should not be afraid to take advantage of the statutory leave of absence in the event of their child's illness. With the <strong>child sick leave certificate<\/strong>, they protect themselves legally - and enable their child to receive the necessary care. Thanks to modern telemedicine such as <strong>TeleClinic<\/strong>, the certificate can be issued quickly, discreetly and from home - after a mandatory medical consultation via video.  \n<ul class=\"big_numbers\">\n \t<li><strong>1st<\/strong> child ill? Inform employer directly. <\/li>\n \t<li><strong>2.<\/strong> make an online appointment with TeleClinic.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>3.<\/strong> medical assessment by video - and if necessary: receive a medical certificate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nWhether you have statutory or private insurance, it's important to be prepared. If you know your rights, you can act quickly if the worst comes to the worst and be there for your child - without stressing about work. ","_long_content_-_contents":"field_653269b0310c2","hero_-_posts_-_text__bullet_points":"Get advice via <strong>video call<\/strong>. Get a sick note* so that you can take care of your <strong>sick child<\/strong> - issued by <strong>doctors<\/strong> in Germany. 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