S046

SED S046 - Information on Payment or Not of Cash Benefits The competent institution informs the institution of place of residence/stay about its decision to pay (article 27(7) of Regulation 987/2009) or not to pay (article 27(9) of Regulation 987/2009) cash benefits in respect of incapacity for work due to sickness, maternity or paternity to the insured person. For aims of effective data exchange it is crucial to determine the type of the benefit concerned (sickness, maternity, paternity). The competent institution shall indicate the period for which the cash benefits are granted or refused. If the decision of the competent institution is to refuse cash benefits, the corresponding decision shall be attached (in copy) to the SED (article 27(9) of Regulation 987/2009) including the following information listed in article 3(4) of Regulation 987/2009:

• reasons for refusal to grant benefits,

• remedies available and

• periods allowed for appeals. If the national decision attached does not include these details they shall be provided accordingly. In order to see the content and explanatory notes of the SED S046 please click here