摘要：This study describes the probability of transition from unemployment with
unemployment insurance (UI) to sickness with sickness insurance (SI), using a
grouped proportional hazard duration model and 9 years of monthly panel data. The
combination of duration-limited UI and the fact that SI rights do not depend on
remaining UI, creates an incentive to apply for SI, which is strongest immediately
before UI expires. Estimation shows that the sickness hazard increases by around
50% when UI is about to end. Data on the sickness spells reveal that those who were
given SI shortly before UI expired, are more likely to fully exploit the maximum of
12 months SI.
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