# Lithuanian unclaimed sickness benefits issue

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lithuanian-unclaimed-sickness-benefits-issue
> Updated: 2026-08-08T16:00:41.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In Lithuania, the State Social Insurance Fund Board (Sodra) identified approximately €4.6 million in unpaid sickness benefits that went unclaimed over a 12-month period. To facilitate recovery of these funds, Sodra issued electronic reminders to roughly 28,000 residents.

Guidelines clarify that residents can claim these benefits retroactively if requested within 12 months of the incapacity period. While employers cover the first two days of standard illness, Sodra provides payments from the third day, or from the first day in cases of workplace accidents or family care. Once an application is submitted, it remains valid for future eligible claims.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-08: Sodra: 4.6 million euros in sickness benefits left unclaimed

Lithuanian residents have left over 4.6 million euros in sickness benefits unclaimed over the past year. Sodra is now reminding nearly 28,000 people to submit their applications.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sodra-46-million-euros-in-sickness-benefits-left-unclaimed

### 2026-08-03: Lithuanian agencies launch initiatives to help citizens claim benefits and consumer rights

Lithuania's Sodra reminded residents to claim €4.6 million in unpaid sickness benefits, while VVTAT launched a digital guide to simplify consumer‑rights requests.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lithuanian-agencies-launch-initiatives-to-help-citizens-claim-benefits-and-consumer-rights

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