The Health Insurance Fund’s data reveals a significant use of sick leave by police force members during the second half of 2025. A total of eighty individuals, all covered by health insurance, took 514 days of leave. The majority of these absences were relatively short, with most periods lasting up to seven days.
However, a notable number of these leave periods extended considerably. One hundred seventy-one individuals took 15 days of leave, and eighty-three took over 30 days. This pattern prompted an investigation by the Director of the Health Insurance Fund, Sasho Klekovski.
Klekovski identified irregularities in the claims of twenty-nine individuals, accounting for roughly 37 percent of the examined cases. A total of 236 days of leave were associated with these irregularities. Of this amount, 100 days were determined to be unjustified and irregular, while 136 days were confirmed as legitimate.
Consequently, nearly 19.5 percent of the total number of days taken in sick leave was subject to dispute. The investigation focused on scrutinizing the validity of these leave requests, ensuring accurate record-keeping and adherence to established policies regarding employee leave.
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Klekovski has identified instances of improper medical leave applications within the Ministry of Public Administration.