If you are subject to a work restriction or quarantine as a self-employed person, in addition to being entitled to compensation for lost earnings, you are also entitled to reimbursement for ongoing, uncovered business expenses, such as rent or loan payments. This applies only to business expenses that cannot be avoided.

In addition, you must keep these business expenses as low as possible. Reimbursement is provided to a reasonable extent.

This is what is known as a “discretionary benefit.” This means the authorities have some leeway in determining whether a claim exists and how much it amounts to.