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Cancer patient rights: sick leave, disability status, medication
What legal benefits you have and where to find them.
You don't have to know it all right now
Learn the basic rights first — you can ask a social worker or a patient association for help.
Sick leave
You have the right to sick leave for the entire duration of treatment, regardless of the type of employment contract.
Disability status
You can apply for a disability certificate that gives you tax reductions, free transport, and other benefits.
Covered (reimbursed) medication
Approved cancer treatments are covered through CNAS — your treating doctor will prescribe them on the appropriate form.
Care allowance
Your caregiver can request care leave and an allowance paid by the state.
Detailed resources
Legal sources
The information above is based on current Romanian legislation.
- Law 448/2006 on the protection and promotion of the rights of persons with disabilities — regulates the social rights and benefits for people with cancer conditions.
- Government Decision 720/2008 on the approval of national health programs — includes the National Oncology Program and the coverage of cancer medication through CNAS.
- National Health Insurance House (CNAS) — manages the list of reimbursed and covered medication, including cancer treatments.
- Labor Code (Law 53/2003) — regulates the right to sick leave for temporary work incapacity, including for cancer treatment.
This information is general and may vary depending on your specific situation. For up-to-date details, consult a medical social worker or a representative of a patient association.