Sick pay to rise significantly in #Russia The maximum daily sick benefit will increase under the draft budget of the Social Fund for the next three years. In 2026, it will reach 6,827.4 rubles , rising to 7,860.27 rubles in 2027 and 8,489.04 rubles in 2028. These changes are driven by an increase in the base limit for insurance contributions. Payments apply to working citizens during illness, injury, care for a family member, quarantine, prosthetics