Why the NIS does not pay Sickness Benefit for the first 3 days?
The NIS does not pay for the first 3 days. These days are called “waiting Days”. This prevents a worker from submitting any frivolous claim. Besides, the employer is supposed to pay the employee for the first 2 days. Also, the 3 “waiting Days” only apply to a first claim. If a subsequent claim is submitted within 8 weeks of the first, it will be treated as a linked claim, and this can continue up to 26 weeks.
