eCIT: the electronic certificate of incapacity for work in Luxembourg

The eCIT (electronic Certificate of Incapacity for Work), the electronic version of the medical certificate of incapacity for work, is being rolled out across Luxembourg. Overseen by the CNS (National Health Insurance) and the Agence eSanté, it replaces paper forms with a secure and instant flow of information.

A structured document, not a scan

The eCIT is not a simple scan but a structured document sent over encrypted networks. It secures the transfer of health data and automates administrative processes, which shortens the processing time for sickness benefit payments.

From the practice to the employer

The certificate now follows an entirely digital path:

• During the consultation, the doctor issues the eCIT from their practice software. The data are signed electronically and sent in real time to the CNS servers.
• The employee finds the certificate in PDF format in their secure personal space on MyGuichet.lu.
• The employer is informed of the incapacity for work in their professional space on MyGuichet. Under data protection rules (GDPR) and medical confidentiality, only the start and end dates of the leave are visible. No diagnosis is shared with the company.

Residents and cross-border workers

The eCIT applies to all CNS insured persons, whether they are residents or cross-border workers, as long as the consultation takes place in Luxembourg. Direct electronic transmission to the CNS removes postal delays and the risk of lost documents, which simplifies procedures for cross-border workers.

What the eCIT requires from doctors

For doctors, the eCIT requires robust and certified IT tools. Doctipro integrates the eCIT protocols and exchanges data with the CNS and Agence eSanté systems, so doctors can meet this legal obligation in a few clicks.

To find out how to use the eCIT in your practice, contact us.