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Recognition of disabilities due to general illness, maternity and paternity leave
Procedure for the recognition of Disabilities and Maternity and Paternity Leave

The EPS Comfenalco Valle, informs you of the procedure for the economic recognition of disabilities due to general illness, as well as the maternity and paternity leaves of its workers, a procedure adjusted to Decree 19 of January 10, 2012.

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procedures

The doctor or dentist issues disability or maternity leave to the contributing member.

The contributing affiliate delivers to his employer the original certificate of disability or license, issued at the EPS or IPS or medical professional's stationery, whose purpose is to support the absence from work and as a document to request economic recognition. before the EPS.

  • The employer completely fills out the original and a copy of the application form for recognition of economic benefits.
    Discharge disability format
    See filing procedure
  • Attach the original certificates of disability or license and supporting documents, as the case may be.
  • The employer submits the documentation at the EPS Service Points.
    See establishment points
  • Preferably fill out a format for disabilities and another for licenses.

The EPS receives the application with the supporting documents, as the case may be, reviews compliance with the requirements and pays or reports news to the company or the independent worker.

Note: The response can be the notification of payment or non-coverage of the economic recognition, within twenty (20) business days following the request of the contribution. (Decree 4023 of 2011), this response will be sent to the address reported by the employer in our database.

The timeliness of the response is subject to the quality of the information in the certificate of disability or license and that the supporting documents presented by the company are complete.

Points of establishment Valle – Cauca headquarters
POINTS TO FILE THE APPLICATION FOR ECONOMIC RECOGNITION OF ECONOMIC BENEFITS.
House of Authorizations: Calle 7 # 8 – 79
ACT.: 20032019
Supporting documentation

Form: Download the application form for recognition of economic benefits for disabilities, maternity and paternity leave in the right column.

If the contributing company or affiliate does not submit the application form for recognition of economic benefits, request the form at the service point.

In addition to the application form, submit:
1. Original certificate of disability or maternity leave. If the disability was caused by a traffic accident, attach a SOAT report.
2. Civil registration of birth to request recognition of maternity and paternity leave.
3. Bank certification of the company or independent worker (sole beneficiary, not shared) where it authorizes the consignment of the values corresponding to economic benefits as of the date. The certificate issued by the bank (ACH) must not be valid for more than one year from the date on which it is being requested in economic recognition.

Note: If the company needs to change the account number, the bank certification must be attached again.

The application for economic recognition must be submitted within 30 business days from the date of birth of the child:
1. Application form.
2. Bank certificate
3. Photocopy of the birth certificate of the child

In the case of paternity leave for adoption, the minor's civil registry and a copy of the placement certificate issued by the ICBF.

Paternity leave adoptive father:
1. Certificate of placement of the ICBF.
2. Photocopy of the Birth Certificate of the child (biological or adoptive parents)

1. For the purposes of the license, the worker must submit a medical certificate to the employer, which must state:
a) The worker's pregnancy status
b) The indication of the probable day of delivery
c) The indication of the day from which the leave must begin, taking into account that, at least, it must begin 1 to 2 weeks before delivery, in accordance with the provisions of Law 2114 of 2021.
2. Photocopy of the birth certificate of the child
3. Death certificate in case of death of the child

In the case of maternity leave due to adoption:
adoptive mother: Copy of the placement certificate issued by the ICBF.
License start date: Date on which the Placement Certificate issued by the ICBF is issued.
adoptive father – Without a spouse or permanent partner: Copy of the ICFB Resolution through which parental authority is granted. License start date: Date on which the ICFB Resolution granting parental authority is issued.
Note: In this case, paternity leave is not authorized.

Maternity leave granted to the father due to the death of the mother:
1. Certificate issued by the employer which must state the day from which the maternity leave granted to the father begins due to the death of the mother, indicating the duration, which must be equivalent to the time remaining to expire the leave period given to the mother after childbirth. (Law 2114 of 2021).
2. Bank certificate
3. Civil registration of birth of the minor
4. Death registration of the mother
5. Certificate of affiliation of the mother's EPS, in case she is not affiliated with Comfenalco Valle.

This benefit only applies to mothers and fathers who are contributing affiliates.

When the maternity leave was issued outside the country, the documents must be:
1. Legalized and translated into Spanish, signed by the Consul.
2. The Consul's signature must be endorsed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
3. In the case of public documents (when the mother is cared for in state institutions of the country where the license is issued) there is no need to carry out this procedure, the documents are validated with the apostille stamp.

Note: These documents also apply in the case of the application for economic recognition for paternity leave of children born abroad.

It is the responsibility of the company to inform all its workers internally of the obligation to present the original certificates of disability or maternity leave or the birth certificate of the child, in the case of paternity leave, in order to legalize their absence from work and support the application for economic recognition before the EPS by the company.

It is the responsibility of the worker to demand from his treating doctor that the disability or maternity leave be duly completed and in the original format, in addition, it must contain the following information: number of days of disability, diagnosis, date of issue and start date, signature and medical record. It is worth clarifying that it should not have studs or amendments.

COMPLETION OF THE FORM
Follow these instructions to fill out the financial benefits acknowledgment form:
instructive completion

ON 03/June/2022

Instructions to fill out the form

Follow these instructions to fill out the financial benefits recognition form:

Applicant details
Business name or name of the independent worker, type and identification number, address, city, landline phone number and cell phone number, E-Mail and Name and position of the contact person.

Contact. Authorization of payment of disabilities and licenses by electronic transfer.

Keep in mind the following aspects related to the bank account:
1. The account must be active.
2. Be a sole owner.
3. Be the beneficiary of the payment. Check one of the following options:
Previously registered account: If the request is to deposit in the account that is in the EPS Database and the previous payments have been effective
Attached bank certification: When the payment by consignment is going to be made for the first time or requests a change of account.
List of workers who were issued disability and whose certificates are attached to this format.
Record the identification number and name of the worker, for each one of the certificates attached to the form.Record the number of certificates attached for each one of the workers. Attach supporting documents to the list, as appropriate.
Frequently asked questions financial benefits
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NO, the EPS does not transcribe the certificates, the EPS accepts the certificates of disability or maternity leave in the stationery of the IPS or affiliated medical professionals, with three exceptions with the presentation of the original certificate of disability:

  • Pension fund: extended disabilities of more than 180 days.
  • Double employer: the member contributes to more than one company and requires an original certificate to present to each employer.
  • Disability of professional origin: work accident or occupational disease, to submit the application for economic recognition directly to the ARP.

The monetary aid for non-professional illness may not be less than the current legal minimum wage. Judgment C-543/07

DaysValue liquidated by the EPSFormulaLegal regulation
1 to 2Zero (0)Recognized by the employerDecree 2943 of 2013
3 to 902/3 (66.667%) of the contribution base incomeINITIALDecree 2943 of 2013, CST, Art. 227 and 228, Decree 770/75, Art. 9, Literal c), External Circular No. 011/95, No. 1.3, Decree 3135/68, Art. 18, Decree 1848/ 69, Article 9
(IBC month prior to the start of disability * 2 * No. days (-2)) / (30*3)
EXTENSION
(IBC initial disability * 2 * No. days) / (30*3)
91-1801/2 (50%) of the initial disability contribution base income(IBC initial disability * 1 * No. days) / (30*2)
180 days onwardsThey are processed directly to the Pension Fund to which the contributor is affiliated1/2 (50%) of the initial disability contribution base income Decree 1848 of 1969, Art. 27. Decree 1848 of 1969, Art. 60. Decree 2463 of 2001, Art. 23

Note: Disabilities caused by an occupational disease or work accident are recognized from the day of the accident, directly by the Professional Risk Administrator (ARP), with the 100% of the IBC on the date the disability began.

POINTS TO FILE THE APPLICATION FOR ECONOMIC RECOGNITION OF ECONOMIC BENEFITS.
attention pointsAddressPhoneDaysSchedule
CaliCalle 7 No 8 -798862727Monday to Friday8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Continuous day
good luckCalle 2 No. 2A – 73242 2860 / 242 2850Monday to Friday8 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
GuyDaysValue liquidated by the EPSFormulaLegal regulation
delivery at term126100% of the base salary of the starting month.(IBC start month of the license / 30) * N° of days.Law 2114 of July 29, 2021.
premature labor126 plus the days until completing 40 weeks of gestation
Multiple birth with more than one child140
Multiple preterm birth140 plus the days until completing 40 weeks of gestation
non-viable delivery
with dead newborn		up to 28 daysSubstantive Labor Code Art. 237

Note: For independent workers and community mothers who contribute up to a current legal monthly minimum wage, the economic benefit proportional to the days contributed during the gestation period will be recognized.

The start date corresponds to the date of birth of the child.

DaysLiquidated by the EPSFormulaLegal regulation
8 business days before July 29, 2021 and after 14 calendar days100% of the contribution base salary of the month in which the leave begins.(IBC month of start of the license / 30) * N° of days.Law 1468 of June 30, 2011. Law 2114 of July 29, 2021.

Electronic transfer: Consignment of value authorized to pay in the account of the employer or independent worker.
Check: for independent workers who do not have an active bank account.
Sebra: For the State company that has an account at Banco de la Republica

FOR THE RIGHT TO ECONOMIC RECOGNITION OF DISABILITIES DUE TO GENERAL ILLNESS
Application of the employer filed in the EPS with the original certificate of disability
IssueInabilityLegal regulation
Start dateSame as the date of the medical assessment
MembershipThe contributing worker must be affiliated on the start date of the disability by the company that makes the request for economic recognitionDecree 806 of 1998, Art. 8. Paragraph. Art. 74, 75, 76, 80. Decree 1804 of 1999, Art. 21, Numeral 2. Decree 047 of 2000, Art. 3, numeral 1. Decree 783 of 2000, Art. 9
Opportunity to pay the health contributionAt least four (4) of the six (6) contribution payments prior to the disability start date must have been timely.Decree 1804 of 1999, Art. 21. Number 1
(Article 2.1.13.4 Decree 780 of 2016)
Coverage of Economic Benefits according to the Administrative EntityEPS: General illness (up to 180 days)Law 100 Art 206.-Disability
(Article 227 of the Substantive Labor Code)
EPS: Traffic AccidentDecree 3990 of 2007, Numeral 5, Paragraph 6
ARP = Work accidentLaw 100 of 1993, Art. 208. Decree 1295 of 1994, Article 2, literal c).
ARP = Occupational Disease
AFP = General illness (greater than 180 days)Decree 1848 of 1969, Art. 27. Decree 1848 of 1969, Art. 60. Decree 2463 of 2001, Art. 23
BeneficiariesNon-pensioner contributing memberExternal Circular No. 011 of 1995, Number 1.3
Validity(3) years counted from the start date of the disabilityLaw 1438 of 2011 – Reform to the SGSSS, Art. 28
Number of days recognized by the EPSFrom day 3 to 180 of disability extension (calendar)
From day 541 onwards		Decree 2943 of 2013, CST, Art. 227 and 228, Decree 770/75, Art. 9, Literal c), External Circular No. 011/95, No. 1.3, Decree 3135/68, Art. 18, Decree 1848/ 69, Article 9.
(Paragraph 1, Article 3.2.1.10 Decree 780 of 2016)
(Article 67 of Law 1753 of 2015 and ratified in Article 2.2.3.3.1 Decree 1333 of 2018)
delinquency in contributionsIn case of default, the responsible employer must directly assume the cost of economic benefitsDecree 806 of 1998, art. 8 and Decree 1804 of 1999, Art. 21.
(Article 2.1.9.1 Decree 780 of 2016).
Contributions during the period of disability or licenseThe contributing worker must have a contribution during all the days of the disability or leaveDecree 1406 of 1999, Article 40, Paragraph 1. Decree 1804 of 1999, Art. 21, Numeral 2
Listing periodsThe worker must have contributed for a minimum of four (4) weeks in an uninterrupted and complete manner, prior to the start date of the disability.Decree 783 of 2000, Art. 9.
Breach of legal requirementsThey will be borne by the employer or independent worker in the events in which their reimbursement by the EPS is not appropriate.Decree 806 of 1998, art. 8 and Decree 1804 of 1999, Art. 21.
Payment of the financial benefit.The payment will be made directly by the employer to the affiliate (a) dependent contributor, with the same periodicity of his payroll.External Circular No. 011 of 1995, Number 1.3.
Disabilities that are not covered by the EPS
InabilityLegal regulation
The initial disabilities of 1 or 2 days are the responsibility of the respective employers.Decree 2943 of 2013
The days of disability that intersect with days of previous or subsequent disability or leave are not recognized.External Circular No. 011 of 1995, number 1.3
Disability originating from treatments for aesthetic purposes or their complications and those contemplated in the exclusions of the POS are not recognized.Decree 1804 of 1999, Art. 21, Decree 047 of 2000, Paragraph, Art. 3.
Disability issued by a private outpatient professional not linked to the EPS, disability issued outside the country or disability issued by legal medicine is not recognised. The Compulsory Health Plan does not have coverage outside the National Territory. The incapacity issued by legal medicine does not validate or replace work incapacity, it is of a legal non-labor nature.Law 100 of 1993, Resolution 5261 of 1994, Article 14, Constitutional Court in judgment T388-2002 SU 480 of 1997, Decree 806 of 1998, Art.1
Disability caused by an accident at work or occupational disease must be recognized by the ARPLaw 100 of 1993, Art. 208. Decree 1295 of 1994, Article 2, literal c). Objectives of the General System of Professional Risks
After 180 days, the extended disability must be processed before the Pension Fund Administrator (AFP).Decree 1848 of 1969, Art. 27. Decree 1848 of 1969, Art. 60. Decree 2463 of 2001, Art. 23.
Application of the employer filed in the EPS with the original license certificate
IssueMaternity licenceLegal regulation
Start datePrenatal maternity leave:
It must start two weeks prior to the probable date of delivery.
If for medical reasons it is not possible to enjoy the two weeks before childbirth, the start date is the date of birth of the child.
The maternity leave must compulsorily start at least one week before the probable date of delivery. Note: Each week corresponds to 7 calendar days
Adoption of boys and girls up to 18 years of age: Adopting Mother: Date on which the Placement Certificate is issued by the ICBF
Adopting father without spouse or permanent partner: Date on which the ICFB Resolution granting parental authority is issued		Law 2114 of July 29, 2021, Substantive Labor Code, Art. 237. C-543 of June 30, 2010
MembershipThe contributing worker must be affiliated on the start date of the leave by the company making the request.Decree 806 of 1998, Art. 8. Paragraph. Art. 74, 75, 76, 80. Decree 1804 of 1999, Art. 21, Numeral 2. Decree 047 of 2000, Art. 3, numeral 1. Decree 783 of 2000, Art. 9
BeneficiariesNon-pensioned contributing memberExternal Circular No. 011 of 1995, Number 1.4
Validity to request economic recognition(3) years counted from the start date of the licenseLaw 1438 of January 19, 2011 – Amendment to the SGSSS, Art. 28
Number of days 126 days term delivery
140 days Multiple birth
126 days plus the days until completing 40 weeks of gestation in preterm labor
140 days plus the days until completing 40 weeks of gestation in preterm labor
Up to 28 days to non-viable labor according to clinical history.		Law 2114 of July 29, 2021
Minimum contribution periodsThe dependent or independent contributing worker who has contributed for a period less than the gestation period will be recognized and paid proportionally as the value of the maternity leave an amount equivalent to the number of days contributed compared to the actual gestation periodDecree 2353 of December 3, 2015, Art 78.
Contributions during the period of the licenseThe contributing worker must have a contribution during all the days of the leave.Decree 1406 of 1999, Article 40, Paragraph 1. Decree 1804 of 1999, Art. 21, Numeral 2
Payment of the economic benefitThe payment will be made directly by the employer to the affiliate (a) dependent contributor, with the same periodicity of his payroll External Circular No. 011 of 1995, Number 1.4
Breach of legal requirementsThey will be borne by the employer or independent worker in the events in which their reimbursement by the EPS is not appropriate.Decree 806 of 1998, art. 8 and Decree 1804 of 1999, Art. 21.
NOTE: In the event of the death of the mother before the end of the maternity leave, the employer of the child's father will grant her a leave of duration equivalent to the time remaining to expire the post-partum leave period. Law 2114 of 29 July 2021.
Application from the employer filed in the EPS with the original certificate of paternity leave
The philosophy of paternity leave is to share the first days with the newborn, so this must be requested with the presentation of the newborn's civil registry within the first thirty (30) days. Law 1468 of 2011 – Law 755 of 2002. Law 2114 of 2021.
Issuepaternity leaveLegal regulation
Start dateChild's date of birth
Adoption: In the case of adoption of boys and girls up to 18 years of age, the date of placement or delivery of the minor		Law 2114 of July 29, 2021. C-543 of June 30, 2010.
MembershipThe contributing worker must be affiliated on the start date of the leave by the company making the request.Decree 806 of 1998, Art. 8. Paragraph. Art. 74, 75, 76, 80. Decree 1804 of 1999, Art. 21, Numeral 2. Decree 047 of 2000, Art. 3, numeral 1. Decree 783 of 2000, Art. 9
BeneficiariesIt is recognized for children born to the spouse or permanent partner and in the case of adoption of boys and girls up to 18 years of age.Law 2114 of July 29, 2021.
C-543 of June 30, 2010.
Validity to request economic recognition30 business days from the date of birth of the child or date of placement or delivery of the minorLaw 2114 of July 29, 2021.
Number of days 14 calendar days or it will be recognized proportionally to the weeks contributed by the father during the gestation periodLaw 2114 of July 29, 2021.
Contributions during the period of the licenseThe contributing worker must have a contribution during all the days of the leaveDecree 1406 of 1999, Article 40, Paragraph 1. Decree 1804 of 1999, Art. 21, Numeral 2
Minimum contribution periods36 weeks immediately prior to the start date for licenses prior to July 29, 2021C-633 of 2009
Payment of the economic benefitThe payment will be made directly by the employer to the affiliate (a) dependent contributor, with the same periodicity of his payroll External Circular No. 011 of 1995, Number 1.4
Breach of legal requirementsThey will be borne by the employer or independent worker in the events in which their reimbursement by the EPS is not appropriate.Decree 806 of 1998, art. 8 and Decree 1804 of 1999, Art. 21.
Note: Paternity leave is incompatible with domestic calamity leave and if the latter has been requested for the birth of the child, these days will be deducted from the paid paternity leave.
Valle del Cauca and Cauca Headquarters
Point of attentionAddressDays of attentionSchedule
Comfenalco HeadquartersCalle 5 No. 6-63 Tower C Floor 4Monday to Friday8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
palmyra27th Street No. 29 – 84Monday to Friday8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
good luckCalle 2 No. 2A – 73Monday to Friday8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

ON 03/June/2022

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Comfenalco Valle Delagente
Recognition of disabilities due to general illness, maternity and paternity leave
Procedure for the recognition of Disabilities and Maternity and Paternity Leave

The EPS Comfenalco Valle, informs you of the procedure for the economic recognition of disabilities due to general illness, as well as the maternity and paternity leaves of its workers, a procedure adjusted to Decree 19 of January 10, 2012.

Click here
procedures

The doctor or dentist issues disability or maternity leave to the contributing member.

The contributing affiliate delivers to his employer the original certificate of disability or license, issued at the EPS or IPS or medical professional's stationery, whose purpose is to support the absence from work and as a document to request economic recognition. before the EPS.

  • The employer completely fills out the original and a copy of the application form for recognition of economic benefits.
    Discharge disability format
    See filing procedure
  • Attach the original certificates of disability or license and supporting documents, as the case may be.
  • The employer submits the documentation at the EPS Service Points.
    See establishment points
  • Preferably fill out a format for disabilities and another for licenses.

The EPS receives the application with the supporting documents, as the case may be, reviews compliance with the requirements and pays or reports news to the company or the independent worker.

Note: The response can be the notification of payment or non-coverage of the economic recognition, within twenty (20) business days following the request of the contribution. (Decree 4023 of 2011), this response will be sent to the address reported by the employer in our database.

The timeliness of the response is subject to the quality of the information in the certificate of disability or license and that the supporting documents presented by the company are complete.

Points of establishment Valle – Cauca headquarters
POINTS TO FILE THE APPLICATION FOR ECONOMIC RECOGNITION OF ECONOMIC BENEFITS.
House of Authorizations: Calle 7 # 8 – 79
ACT.: 20032019
Supporting documentation

Form: Download the application form for recognition of economic benefits for disabilities, maternity and paternity leave in the right column.

If the contributing company or affiliate does not submit the application form for recognition of economic benefits, request the form at the service point.

In addition to the application form, submit:
1. Original certificate of disability or maternity leave. If the disability was caused by a traffic accident, attach a SOAT report.
2. Civil registration of birth to request recognition of maternity and paternity leave.
3. Bank certification of the company or independent worker (sole beneficiary, not shared) where it authorizes the consignment of the values corresponding to economic benefits as of the date. The certificate issued by the bank (ACH) must not be valid for more than one year from the date on which it is being requested in economic recognition.

Note: If the company needs to change the account number, the bank certification must be attached again.

The application for economic recognition must be submitted within 30 business days from the date of birth of the child:
1. Application form.
2. Bank certificate
3. Photocopy of the birth certificate of the child

In the case of paternity leave for adoption, birth certificate of the child of the biological or adoptive parents.

Paternity leave adoptive father:
1. Certificate of placement of the ICBF.
2. Photocopy of the Birth Certificate of the child (biological or adoptive parents)

1. For the purposes of the license, the worker must submit a medical certificate to the employer, which must state:
a) The worker's pregnancy status
b) The indication of the probable day of delivery
c) The indication of the day from which the leave must begin, taking into account that, at least, it must begin 1 to 2 weeks before delivery, in accordance with the provisions of Decree 1468 of 2011.
2. Photocopy of the birth certificate of the child
3. Death certificate in case of death of the child

In the case of maternity leave due to adoption:
adoptive mother: Copy of the placement certificate issued by the ICBF.
License start date: Date on which the Placement Certificate issued by the ICBF is issued.
adoptive father – Without a spouse or permanent partner: Copy of the ICFB Resolution through which parental authority is granted. License start date: Date on which the ICFB Resolution granting parental authority is issued.
Note: In this case, paternity leave is not authorized.

Maternity leave granted to the father due to the death of the mother:
1. Certificate issued by the employer which must state the day from which the maternity leave granted to the father begins due to the death of the mother, indicating the duration, which must be equivalent to the time remaining to expire the leave period given to the mother after childbirth. (Decree 1468 of 2011 – External Circular 13 of 2012).
2. Bank certificate
3. Civil registration of birth of the minor
4. Death registration of the mother
5. Certificate of affiliation of the mother's EPS, in case she is not affiliated with Comfenalco Valle or Compensar

This benefit only applies to mothers and fathers who are contributing affiliates.

When the maternity leave was issued outside the country, the documents must be:
1. Legalized and translated into Spanish, signed by the Consul.
2. The Consul's signature must be endorsed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
3. In the case of public documents (when the mother is cared for in state institutions of the country where the license is issued) there is no need to carry out this procedure, the documents are validated with the apostille stamp.

Note: These documents also apply in the case of the application for economic recognition for paternity leave of children born abroad.

It is the responsibility of the company to inform all its workers internally of the obligation to present the original certificates of disability or maternity leave or the birth certificate of the child, in the case of paternity leave, in order to legalize their absence from work and support the application for economic recognition before the EPS by the company.

It is the responsibility of the worker to demand from his treating doctor that the disability or maternity leave be duly completed and in the original format, in addition, it must contain the following information: number of days of disability, diagnosis, date of issue and start date, signature and medical record. It is worth clarifying that it should not have studs or amendments.

COMPLETION OF THE FORM
Follow these instructions to fill out the financial benefits acknowledgment form:
instructive completion

ON 30072015
Instructions to fill out the form

Follow these instructions to fill out the financial benefits recognition form:

Applicant details
Business name or name of the independent worker, type and identification number, address, city, landline phone number and cell phone number, E-Mail and Name and position of the contact person.

Contact. Authorization of payment of disabilities and licenses by electronic transfer.

Keep in mind the following aspects related to the bank account:
1. The account must be active.
2. Be a sole owner.
3. Be the beneficiary of the payment. Check one of the following options:
Previously registered account: If the request is to deposit in the account that is in the EPS Database and the previous payments have been effective
Attached bank certification: When the payment by consignment is going to be made for the first time or requests a change of account.
List of workers who were issued disability and whose certificates are attached to this format.
Record the identification number and name of the worker, for each one of the certificates attached to the form.Record the number of certificates attached for each one of the workers. Attach supporting documents to the list, as appropriate.
Frequently asked questions financial benefits
Expand each question to see the answer

NO, the EPS does not transcribe the certificates, the EPS accepts the certificates of disability or maternity leave in the stationery of the IPS or affiliated medical professionals, with three exceptions with the presentation of the original certificate of disability:

  • Pension fund: extended disabilities of more than 180 days.
  • Double employer: the member contributes to more than one company and requires an original certificate to present to each employer.
  • Disability of professional origin: work accident or occupational disease, to submit the application for economic recognition directly to the ARP.

The monetary aid for non-professional illness may not be less than the current legal minimum wage. Judgment C-543/07

DaysValue liquidated by the EPSFormulaLegal regulation
1 to 2Zero (0)Recognized by the employerDecree 2943 of 2013
3 to 902/3 (66.667%) of the contribution base incomeINITIALDecree 2943 of 2013, CST, Art. 227 and 228, Decree 770/75, Art. 9, Literal c), External Circular No. 011/95, No. 1.3, Decree 3135/68, Art. 18, Decree 1848/ 69, Article 9
(IBC month prior to the start of disability * 2 * No. days (-2)) / (30*3)
EXTENSION
(IBC initial disability * 2 * No. days) / (30*3)
91-1801/2 (50%) of the initial disability contribution base income(IBC initial disability * 1 * No. days) / (30*2)
180 days onwardsThey are processed directly to the Pension Fund to which the contributor is affiliated1/2 (50%) of the initial disability contribution base income Decree 1848 of 1969, Art. 27. Decree 1848 of 1969, Art. 60. Decree 2463 of 2001, Art. 23

Note: Disabilities caused by an occupational disease or work accident are recognized from the day of the accident, directly by the Professional Risk Administrator (ARP), with the 100% of the IBC on the date the disability began.

POINTS TO FILE THE APPLICATION FOR ECONOMIC RECOGNITION OF ECONOMIC BENEFITS.
attention pointsAddressPhoneDaysSchedule
Main CaliCalle 5 No 6 -63 Tower B 1st Floor8862727Monday to Friday7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Continuous day
northeast caliCarrera 8 No 52 – 1644853137 / 4853129Monday to Friday7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 1:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
north caliAvenue 3N No 45N – 894851969 /70 / 71Monday to Friday7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 1:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
east caliTransversal 103 with Calle 956875900 Ext 131Monday to Friday7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 1:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
south caliPasoancho Avenue No. 64 – 103155662 / 3155560Monday to Friday7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
bugaCalle 7 No. 11-27228850 / 2375654Monday to Friday7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
JamundiCalle 10 No. 9 – 275539668Monday to Friday7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 1:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Santander de QuilichaoCarrera 8 A No. 2 – 468290152 / 8294264Monday to Friday7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Saturday1:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
palmyra27th Street No. 29 – 842704877 / 280 8061Monday to Friday7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 1:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
YumboRace 4 No. 11 – 386588864Monday to Friday7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 1:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
tuluaCalle 26 No. 34 – 11226 2608 / 226 2559Monday to Friday7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 1:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
carthageCalle 8 No. 4 – 1022144050Monday to Friday7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 1:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
PopayanAv. Panamericana No. 6N -11823 4614 / 823 9728Monday to Friday7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 1:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
good luckCalle 2 No. 2A – 73242 2860 / 242 2850Monday to Friday7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 1:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
GuyDaysValue liquidated by the EPSFormulaLegal regulation
delivery at term98100% of the base salary of the starting month.(IBC start month * N° of days) / 30Law 1468 of June 30, 2011 Agreement 414 of 2009 External Circular No. 011 of 1995, No. 1.4
premature labor98 plus the days until completing 40 weeks of gestation
Multiple birth with more than one child112
Multiple preterm birth112 plus the days until completing 40 weeks of gestation
non-viable delivery
with dead newborn		up to 28 daysSubstantive Labor Code Art. 237

Note: For independent workers and community mothers who contribute up to a current legal monthly minimum wage, the economic benefit proportional to the days contributed during the gestation period will be recognized.

The start date corresponds to the date of birth of the child.

DaysLiquidated by the EPSFormulaLegal regulation
8 business days100% of the contribution base salary of the month in which the leave begins.(IBC license start month * 8 business days) / 30Law 1468/ June 30, 2011. Law 755 of 2002.

Electronic transfer: Consignment of value authorized to pay in the account of the employer or independent worker.

FOR THE RIGHT TO ECONOMIC RECOGNITION OF DISABILITIES DUE TO GENERAL ILLNESS
Application of the employer filed in the EPS with the original certificate of disability
IssueInabilityLegal regulation
Start dateSame as the date of the medical assessment
MembershipThe contributing worker must be affiliated on the start date of the disability by the company that makes the request for economic recognitionDecree 806 of 1998, Art. 8. Paragraph. Art. 74, 75, 76, 80. Decree 1804 of 1999, Art. 21, Numeral 2. Decree 047 of 2000, Art. 3, numeral 1. Decree 783 of 2000, Art. 9
Opportunity to pay the health contributionAt least four (4) of the six (6) contribution payments prior to the disability start date must have been timely.Decree 1804 of 1999, Art. 21. Number 1
Coverage of Economic Benefits according to the Administrative EntityEPS: General illness (up to 180 days)Law 100 Art 206.-Disability
EPS: Traffic AccidentDecree 3990 of 2007, Numeral 5, Paragraph 6
ARP = Work accidentLaw 100 of 1993, Art. 208. Decree 1295 of 1994, Article 2, literal c).
ARP = Occupational Disease
AFP = General illness (greater than 180 days)Decree 1848 of 1969, Art. 27. Decree 1848 of 1969, Art. 60. Decree 2463 of 2001, Art. 23
BeneficiariesNon-pensioner contributing memberExternal Circular No. 011 of 1995, Number 1.3
Validity(3) years counted from the start date of the disabilityLaw 1438 of 2011 – Reform to the SGSSS, Art. 28
Number of days recognized by the EPSFrom day 3 to 180 of disability extension (calendar)Decree 2943 of 2013, CST, Art. 227 and 228, Decree 770/75, Art. 9, Literal c), External Circular No. 011/95, No. 1.3, Decree 3135/68, Art. 18, Decree 1848/ 69, Article 9.
delinquency in contributionsIn case of default, the responsible employer must directly assume the cost of economic benefitsDecree 806 of 1998, art. 8 and Decree 1804 of 1999, Art. 21.
Contributions during the period of disability or licenseThe contributing worker must have a contribution during all the days of the disability or leaveDecree 1406 of 1999, Article 40, Paragraph 1. Decree 1804 of 1999, Art. 21, Numeral 2
Listing periodsThe worker must have contributed for a minimum of four (4) weeks in an uninterrupted and complete manner, prior to the start date of the disability.Decree 783 of 2000, Art. 9.
Breach of legal requirementsThey will be borne by the employer or independent worker in the events in which their reimbursement by the EPS is not appropriate.Decree 806 of 1998, art. 8 and Decree 1804 of 1999, Art. 21.
Payment of the financial benefit.The payment will be made directly by the employer to the affiliate (a) dependent contributor, with the same periodicity of his payroll.External Circular No. 011 of 1995, Number 1.3.
Disabilities that are not covered by the EPS
InabilityLegal regulation
The initial disabilities of 1 or 2 days are the responsibility of the respective employers.Decree 2943 of 2013
The days of disability that intersect with days of previous or subsequent disability or leave are not recognized.External Circular No. 011 of 1995, number 1.3
Disability originating from treatments for aesthetic purposes or their complications and those contemplated in the exclusions of the POS are not recognized.Decree 1804 of 1999, Art. 21, Decree 047 of 2000, Paragraph, Art. 3.
Disability issued by a private outpatient professional not linked to the EPS, disability issued outside the country or disability issued by legal medicine is not recognised. The Compulsory Health Plan does not have coverage outside the National Territory. The incapacity issued by legal medicine does not validate or replace work incapacity, it is of a legal non-labor nature.Law 100 of 1993, Resolution 5261 of 1994, Article 14, Constitutional Court in judgment T388-2002 SU 480 of 1997, Decree 806 of 1998, Art.1
Disability caused by an accident at work or occupational disease must be recognized by the ARPLaw 100 of 1993, Art. 208. Decree 1295 of 1994, Article 2, literal c). Objectives of the General System of Professional Risks
After 180 days, the extended disability must be processed before the Pension Fund Administrator (AFP).Decree 1848 of 1969, Art. 27. Decree 1848 of 1969, Art. 60. Decree 2463 of 2001, Art. 23.
Application of the employer filed in the EPS with the original license certificate
IssueMaternity licenceLegal regulation
Start datePrenatal maternity leave:
It must start two weeks prior to the probable date of delivery.
If for medical reasons it is not possible to enjoy the two weeks before childbirth, the start date is the date of birth of the child.
The maternity leave must compulsorily start at least one week before the probable date of delivery. Note: Each week corresponds to 7 calendar days
Adoption of boys and girls up to 18 years of age: Adopting Mother: Date on which the Placement Certificate is issued by the ICBF
Adopting father without spouse or permanent partner: Date on which the ICFB Resolution granting parental authority is issued		Law 1468/ June 30, 2011. Substantive Labor Code, Art. 237. C-543 of June 30, 2010
MembershipThe contributing worker must be affiliated on the start date of the leave by the company making the request.Decree 806 of 1998, Art. 8. Paragraph. Art. 74, 75, 76, 80. Decree 1804 of 1999, Art. 21, Numeral 2. Decree 047 of 2000, Art. 3, numeral 1. Decree 783 of 2000, Art. 9
BeneficiariesNon-pensioned contributing memberExternal Circular No. 011 of 1995, Number 1.4
Validity to request economic recognition(3) years counted from the start date of the licenseLaw 1438 of January 19, 2011 – Amendment to the SGSSS, Art. 28
Number of days 98 days term delivery
112 days Multiple birth
98 days plus the days until completing 40 weeks of gestation in preterm labor
Up to 28 days to non-viable labor according to clinical history.		Law 1468 of June 30, 2011
Minimum contribution periodsThe contributing worker must have contributed uninterruptedly throughout the current pregnancy period.Decree 047 of 2000, Art. 3
Contributions during the period of the licenseThe contributing worker must have a contribution during all the days of the leave.Decree 1406 of 1999, Article 40, Paragraph 1. Decree 1804 of 1999, Art. 21, Numeral 2
Payment of the economic benefitThe payment will be made directly by the employer to the affiliate (a) dependent contributor, with the same periodicity of his payroll External Circular No. 011 of 1995, Number 1.4
Breach of legal requirementsThey will be borne by the employer or independent worker in the events in which their reimbursement by the EPS is not appropriate.Decree 806 of 1998, art. 8 and Decree 1804 of 1999, Art. 21.
NOTE: In the event of the death of the mother before the end of the maternity leave, the employer of the child's father will grant her a leave of duration equivalent to the time remaining until the expiration of the post-partum leave period.
This is enshrined as an employer benefit, that is, paid by the employer, who must assume the father's leave. For the moment, and as long as there is no legal concept (by governing bodies), doctrine or jurisprudence in this regard, the EPS will refrain from recognizing this economic benefit. Law 1468 of June 30, 2011
Application from the employer filed in the EPS with the original certificate of paternity leave
The philosophy of paternity leave is to share the first days with the newborn, so this must be requested with the presentation of the newborn's civil registry within the first thirty (30) days. Law 1468 of 2011 – Law 755 of 2002
Issuepaternity leaveLegal regulation
Start dateChild's date of birth
Adoption: In the case of adoption of boys and girls up to 18 years of age, the date of placement or delivery of the minor		Law 755 of 2002. C-543 of June 30, 2010.
MembershipThe contributing worker must be affiliated on the start date of the leave by the company making the request.Decree 806 of 1998, Art. 8. Paragraph. Art. 74, 75, 76, 80. Decree 1804 of 1999, Art. 21, Numeral 2. Decree 047 of 2000, Art. 3, numeral 1. Decree 783 of 2000, Art. 9
BeneficiariesIt is recognized for children born to the spouse or permanent partner and in the case of adoption of boys and girls up to 18 years of age.Law 755 of 2002.
C-543 of June 30, 2010.
Validity to request economic recognition30 business days from the date of birth of the child or date of placement or delivery of the minorLaw 755 of 2002.
Number of days 8 business days from Monday to FridayJudgment C-174 of March 18, 2009
Contributions during the period of the licenseThe contributing worker must have a contribution during all the days of the leaveDecree 1406 of 1999, Article 40, Paragraph 1. Decree 1804 of 1999, Art. 21, Numeral 2
Minimum contribution periods36 weeks immediately prior to the start dateC-633 of 2009
Payment of the economic benefitThe payment will be made directly by the employer to the affiliate (a) dependent contributor, with the same periodicity of his payroll External Circular No. 011 of 1995, Number 1.4
Breach of legal requirementsThey will be borne by the employer or independent worker in the events in which their reimbursement by the EPS is not appropriate.Decree 806 of 1998, art. 8 and Decree 1804 of 1999, Art. 21.
Note: Paternity leave is incompatible with domestic calamity leave and if the latter has been requested for the birth of the child, these days will be deducted from the paid paternity leave.
Valle del Cauca and Cauca Headquarters
Point of attentionAddressDays of attentionSchedule
Comfenalco HeadquartersRace 8 # 6 – 27Monday to Friday7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
bugaCalle 7 No. 11-27Monday to Friday7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Santander de QuilichaoCarrera 8 A No. 2 – 46Monday to Friday7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
palmyra27th Street No. 29 – 84Monday to Friday7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
carthageCalle 8 No. 4 – 102Monday to Friday7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
PopayanPanamericana Avenue No. 6N -11Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
good luckCalle 2 No. 2A – 73Monday to Friday7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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