A1/E101
The coordinated social security system undergoes a period of changes due to the entry into force of the new EU regulations from 1 May 2010. After the changes, the existing E101 form has been replaced by a new, so-called A1. It should be noted, however, that E101 forms that were issued before May 1, 2010 remain valid as long as their duration has not expired. More information about the changes introduced on the website: changes in posting in 2010.
The idea of using the form remains the same. It certifies that the employee’s social security contributions are paid to the competent institution in the country of employment and therefore the employee is insured there. Having such a document exempts from payment of social security contributions in the country to which the employee is posted. The employer should ask the competent Social Insurance Institution to issue an A1 form for each employee posted abroad. The A1 form is the basis for issuing the European Health Insurance Card, the so-called EHIC.
Both the A1 form and the European Health Insurance Card have the same form for all countries under the coordination of the social security system.
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