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IGSS sickness subsidy: Q5,000 / 15 days → Q1,666.67

IGSS pays two-thirds of the daily wage for certified days. At Q5,000 that is Q111.11 per day and Q1,666.67 for 15 days.

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IGSS subsidy

Q1,666.67

Daily subsidy (2/3)
Q111.11
Daily wage
Q166.67
ItemAmount
Certified days15
IGSS subsidyQ1,666.67

IGSS EMA program: 2/3 of the reported daily wage for each certified day. The official amount depends on what your employer reported. Educational estimate, not an IGSS ruling.

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Quick answer: Q5,000 / 15 days → Q1,666.67

Default: reported salary Q5,000 and 15 certified days → daily Q166.67 × 2/3 = Q111.11 a day → Q1,666.67.

When an IGSS doctor certifies temporary disability (illness or accident), the EMA program pays a cash subsidy of two-thirds of the reported daily wage. It is not full pay. A private clinic note does not unlock this cash.

Examples in quetzales

Monthly salaryDaily (÷30)Daily subsidy (2/3)10 days15 days30 days
Q3,500Q116.67Q77.78Q777.78Q1,166.67Q2,333.33
Q5,000Q166.67Q111.11Q1,111.11Q1,666.67Q3,333.33
Q8,000Q266.67Q177.78Q1,777.78Q2,666.67Q5,333.33
Daily subsidy

daily subsidy = (monthly salary ÷ 30) × 2/3 total = daily subsidy × certified days

What counts

YesNo
IGSS doctor certificatePrivate clinic note
2/3 of the reported wage100% of salary (unless another rule applies)
Employer notice to IGSSWorking while certified off

Not Mexico IMSS

CountryThis calculator’s rule
Guatemala IGSS2/3 of daily wage for each certified day
Mexico IMSS general illness60% from the 4th day

The official amount depends on the salary your employer reported. Also see IGSS contribution and net salary.

Q133.33: (6,000 ÷ 30) × 2/3.

For the days on the certificate. Give your employer a copy the same day so they can file the notice.

Educational estimate

Educational EMA model (Decree 295 / Acuerdo 1002). Not an IGSS ruling.