December 18, 2025
NEWS
Changes in legislation for 2026 (implemented from 1 January 2026) in Czech republic.
Changes in the social sphere
Unemployment benefits
- Higher benefits in the initial months: For persons under 52 years of age: 80% of the previous wage in the first 2 months (previously 65%); For persons over 52 years of age: 80% also in the first 3 months
- Retraining benefits will newly be paid at 80% of the average wage and will also be calculated for the days of participation in courses
- Lower benefits for voluntary termination of employment have been abolished – benefits will now be the same regardless of the reason for ending the employment relationship
Other changes in the social sphere
- Increased care allowances for persons with dependency level I and II
- Increase of the minimum wage to CZK 22,400 per month (CZK 134.40 per hour)
- Agreement on Work Activity (DPP): the threshold for mandatory contributions under a DPP is increased to CZK 12,000 per month
Health care and health insurance
Dental care reimbursements
- White photocomposite fillings will be fully covered by public health insurance for both adults and children; patients may pay extra for aesthetic or layered variants beyond the basic coverage
- Reimbursements for root canal treatment: a basic covered amount with possible additional co-payments
- Use of dental amalgam will be restricted
Other changes in care and insurance
- Electronic communication with health insurance companies will be mandatory for employers and self-employed persons (no paper submissions)
- Insurance contributions can be paid only cashlessly (bank transfer, online)
Minimum health insurance contributions for 2026
- Self-employed persons (OSVČ): CZK 3,306
– applies to those required to pay the minimum assessment base (main business activity) - Employees / Persons without taxable income: CZK 3,024
– corresponds to 13.5% of the new minimum wage of CZK 22,400