(1) If, in a permanent service relationship that completely or mainly takes up the economic activity pursued by the person obliged to perform services, the person obliged is integrated into the joint household, then the person entitled to services is to grant the person obliged, in the event of illness, the necessary food and medical treatment up to a duration of six weeks, but not beyond termination of their service relationship, unless the illness was brought about by the person obliged by intent or gross negligence. The provision of food and medical treatment may be granted by way of having the person obliged admitted to a hospital. The costs may be credited against the remuneration owed for the period of illness. If the service relationship is terminated by the person entitled to services under section 626 on the grounds of illness, then termination of the employment brought about by this is not taken into account.
(2) The duty of the person entitled to services does not arise if provision has been made for the food and medical treatment by an insurance company or a public health institution.