The sickness insurance system is intended for people in remunerative work, for whom it provides security through financial sickness insurance benefits in cases of so-called short-term social events (temporary incapacity to work due to an illness, injury or quarantine, caring for a family member, pregnancy and maternity or caring for a child). Application form for UP 1 1.Please state: • Personal Public Service Number (PPS.no.) same as RSI/Tax Number • First name(s) • Surname • Birth surnameif different • Address (If you and your spouse, civil partner or cohabitant are not living together give both Addresses) • How long have you lived at this address? • Telephone/Mobile.

Narodowy Bank Polski, NBP Visiting Researcher Program Publication date: Call for applications The Economic Research Department of Narodowy Bank Polski (NBP, central bank of Poland) invites applications for the sixth edition of the Visiting Researcher Program (VRP), which will last from March to November 2019. Cage the elephant. The VRP is aimed at enhancing cooperation of the NBP staff with both senior and young economists working on issues important from the perspective of NBP. NBP is seeking applicants whose research profile is related to central banking issues, such as monetary and macroprudential policy, international economics, financial stability or forecasting. Visiting Researchers are expected to conduct their research at the NBP headquarters for a period between one and two weeks and present their research project at an internal seminar.

They will be also encouraged to submit their research paper to the NBP Working Paper series. Joint projects with NBP staff are strongly preferred.

The Participants of the VRP will be offered a stimulating working environment. They will have the opportunity to participate in internal seminars and present the results of their research to a broader audience. Moreover, the NBP is providing an honorarium as well as reimbursement of economy class travel and accommodation costs. Applications (in English) should include: • a concise description of the VRP project (max 1500 words) • preferred date and duration of stay • curriculum vitae • publication record and a list of ongoing projects • information about the extent of potential cooperation with the NBP employees. Applications for the VRP should be e-mailed to by January 31, 2019. Please include “VRP 2019” in the subject line.

Applicants will be notified by February 28, 2019. Further inquiries can be directed to: Homepage of the NBP VRP is: Files to download: •.

Sickness insurance Content: System description The sickness insurance system is intended for people in remunerative work, for whom it provides security through financial sickness insurance benefits in cases of so-called short-term social events (temporary incapacity to work due to an illness, injury or quarantine, caring for a family member, pregnancy and maternity or caring for a child). Since 1 January 2009, sickness insurance has been regulated through the Act No. 187/2006 Coll. On Sickness Insurance, as amended. This Act represents a comprehensive regulation of sickness insurance, including the following issues: • persons participating in sickness insurance (i.e.