--- title: Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) - COVID-19 FAQs description: Our FAQ guide to Statutory Sick pay in relation to the Covid-19 situation image: https://blog.shorts.uk.com/hubfs/SSP%20FAQ_result.jpg --- [![Shorts_logo_White](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/hubfs/New%20Site%202018/Shorts_logo_White.svg "Shorts_logo_White")](https://www.shorts.uk.com/) [Blogs & News](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/) > [Covid-19](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/covid-19) # Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) - COVID-19 FAQs Steven Strawther - 25 March 2020 ###### Select topic - Please Select - [ Audit ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/audit) [ Business Taxes ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/business-taxes) [ Radius – R&D Tax Relief & Patent Box ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/radius-rd-tax-relief-patent-box) [ Corporate Finance ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/corporate-finance) [ GENUS Management Accounts ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/genus-management-accounts) [ VAT ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/vat) [ Private Client ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/private-client) [ Payroll ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/payroll) [ EOT ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/eot) [ International Taxes ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/international-taxes) ![featured image](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/hubfs/SSP%20FAQ_result.jpg) Covid-19 has raised many questions on the subject of SSP. **(Last updated 20.05.20)** We have set out below a list of frequently asked questions (based on what we know so far), which will be updated as and when further details become available. **Who is entitled to receive COVID-19 related SSP?** From 13 March, employees will now be entitled to receive SSP from the first day of absence (previously the fourth day) if they are required to self-isolate due to: - having COVID-19 or experiencing symptoms; - someone in their household having COVID-19 or experiencing symptoms; and - being advised to self-isolate by a medical professional. The normal eligibility rules will apply - [See more information](https://www.gov.uk/statutory-sick-pay/eligibility) **How much SSP do Employers need to pay?** SSP will be paid from the first day of absence for anyone self-isolating due to COVID-19. SSP rates are as follows: - £94.25 per week for 19/20 tax year; and - £95.85 per week for 20/21 tax year. **What evidence do I need to obtain from my employee?** From Friday 20 March onwards, those who have COVID-19 or are advised to self-isolate will be able to obtain an “isolation note” by completing an online form rather than visiting a doctor - [See more information](https://111.nhs.uk/isolation-note/) **Reclaiming SSP** Small and medium sized employers, (250 employees or less as at 28 February 2020) will be able to reclaim expenditure for any employee who has claimed SSP as a result of COVID-19. This refund will cover up to two weeks’ SSP per eligible employee. **How do I claim the repayment?** The online service you’ll use to reclaim Statutory Sick Pay will be available from 26 May 2020, for more information please follow the link to [HMRC guidance](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-back-statutory-sick-pay-paid-to-employees-due-to-coronavirus-covid-19?utm_source=6cf047a4-d66c-477c-843e-1f7285064343&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=immediate).   Please do get in touch with your normal Shorts contact to talk things through, or one of our Covid-19 support coordinators ([David Robinson](https://www.shorts.uk.com/team/david-robinson/), [Scott Burkinshaw](https://www.shorts.uk.com/team/scott-burkinshaw/) or [Martin Dean](https://www.shorts.uk.com/team/martin-dean/)).  Please be assured that we are ready to help. 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