It is a small revolution that a little more than 1,3 million liberal professionals are about to experience. The Social Security financing law for 2021 provides for the establishment of a single and compulsory daily allowance scheme in the event of sick leave for all liberal professionals affiliated to the National Insurance Fund. old age of liberal professions (CNAVPL). This system will come into force from July 1st. If the main principles were known, the practical modalities have just been unveiled.
Why the creation of a common daily allowance scheme?
Today, the social protection system for liberal professionals in terms of daily allowances is not homogeneous according to the professions. Of the ten pension and provident funds grouping together the liberal professions (excluding lawyers), only four provide for the payment of daily allowances in the event of sick leave. These are those of doctors, medical auxiliaries, accountants, dentists and midwives. But the compensation does not begin until the 91st day of sick leave! By way of comparison, it is only three days for employees in the private sector or the self-employed. As a result, while traders and artisans benefit from daily allowances in the event of sick leave, illness or
