Extension of SSP eligibility to people who are self-isolating prior to being admitted to hospital for planned or elective surgery

New statutory instrument

New regulations have been issued to extend eligibility for statutory sick pay to people where they are self-isolating as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19) prior to being admitted to hospital for planned or elective surgery.

In force from 26 August 2020, the Statutory Sick Pay (General) (Coronavirus Amendment) (No. 6) Regulations 2020 (SI.No.892/2020) provide that a person is entitled to statutory sick pay if they -

• have been notified that they are to undergo a surgical or other hospital procedure;
• have been advised to stay at home for a period of up to 14 days prior to being admitted to hospital for that procedure; and
• stay at home pursuant to that advice.

NB - the new regulations apply to England, Scotland and Wales only.

SI.No.892/2020 is available from legislation.gov.uk