The National Social Insurance Fund has reminded employers of the rules for reporting sick leave in their records, as even technical errors can affect employees' eligibility for benefits. The agency also pointed out changes in the format of sick leave certificates and noted that the electronic format should reduce the risk of incorrect reporting.
The Moldovan Parliament approved, in the first reading, amendments to the 2026 state social insurance budget that provide for increases in both revenue and expenditures. Authorities cite the need to ensure timely payments of social benefits and to strengthen support for certain categories of recipients as the rationale for the changes, though the final details have yet to be approved.
This year's budget allocates 550 million lei for energy compensation payments to vulnerable families during the cold months of 2026, but the authorities are negotiating with external partners to supplement the existing budget and will tighten the criteria for selecting beneficiaries—Vasile Tofan
The Moldovan government has approved amendments to the 2026 State Budget Law, which provide for an increase in the budget deficit by 2 billion 171.8 million lei—to 23 billion 071.8 million lei (5.95% of GDP)
Moldova cannot avoid raising gas rates for consumers amid a sharp rise in gas prices on international exchanges—Vasili Tofan
Companies with foreign investment may be required to pay contributions to the state social insurance fund for all employees, including foreign nationals
In the first half of 2026, Moldova's state social security budget saw an increase in both revenues and expenditures, while the composition of revenues changed significantly. The Ministry of Finance notes that own-source revenues strengthened, while the volume of transfers decreased, which was reflected in the final budget balance.
On August 12, Moldova's National Social Insurance Office (CNAS) will hold a meeting with members of the diaspora to discuss pension and social security issues
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