COMPENSATION FOR MEDICAL EXPENSES

A member of the Estonian Ballet Union has the right to apply for partial compensation of medical expenses for health damage caused by working as a dancer. The Ballet Union compensates up to 80% of the amount indicated on the payment document on medical expenses. The deadlines for applications for reimbursement of medical expenses are January 10th, April 10th, July 10th and October 10th.

Procedure for applying for compensation for medical expenses

  • To receive compensation, an application for medical expenses compensation must be submitted to the Ballet Union Board along with payment documents for medical expenses.
  • The Ballet Union Board processes compensation applications at least 4 times a year, or at least once a quarter.
  • After reviewing the compensation applications, a written response will be sent to all applicants regarding the approval or rejection of the application no later than 30 working days following the application submission deadline.
  • If the compensation application is not approved, the Board will provide a written justification.

The Board has the right to decide the amount to be compensated according to the financial possibilities in a given quarter. The purpose of the compensation is to facilitate operative treatment for active dancers for the quick recovery.
Compensation can be asked for treatment in a medical institution in Estonia.
The Ballet Union does not compensate mental health treatment and treatment services in abroad due to lack of financial resources.

By submitting an application for compensation, the applicant agrees that the management board of the Union processes the applicant’s sensitive health data. By accepting an application for compensation, the management board of the Ballet Union ensures the confidentiality of health data.


Reimbursement of medical expenses if the reason for the treatment is not due to dancing (dental, glasses etc.)
A member of the Estonian Ballet Union has the right to apply for health benefits from the Estonian Theatre Union in the amount of up to 320 euros per year, according to the financial capabilities of the theatre union. For applications up to 50 euros, up to 100% will be reimbursed based on expense documents, and for larger amounts, 50% if possible. These are gross amounts from which income tax is deducted.
To apply for compensation, an application must be submitted to the theatre union with expense documents (teatriliit@teatriliit.ee or Uus 5, 10111 Tallinn).
NB! To apply for compensation, you must have been a member of the theatre union for at least a year. You must also have paid the theatre union membership fee.
Health benefits are reimbursed only based on the current year's expense invoices, according to the financial capabilities of the theatre union.
The compensation is paid quarterly, i.e. four times a year. The application deadlines are March 10, June 10, September 10, and December 27. We will notify you of the decision within 10 days.
Info and the application (avaldus): https://www.teatriliit.ee/liikmele/tervisehuvitise-taotlemine