Medical devices
If your doctor has prescribed a medical device for home use, the Health Insurance Fund will reimburse part of its cost. This applies if you have valid health insurance and the device is included in the Health Insurance Fund's list of medical devices.
A maximum price has been set for each medical device. The Health Insurance Fund reimburses 90% or 50% of the cost of the device up to the maximum price. You will have to pay 10% or 50% of the maximum price and any amount exceeding the maximum price.
The need for a medical device is determined by the attending physician, who compiles a digital medical device card. You can then go to a pharmacy or medical device retailer(Opens in new tab) and purchase the prescribed device on preferential terms.
A maximum price has been set for each medical device. The Health Insurance Fund reimburses 90% or 50% of the cost of the device up to the maximum price. You will have to pay 10% or 50% of the maximum price and any amount exceeding the maximum price.
The need for a medical device is determined by the attending physician, who compiles a digital medical device card. You can then go to a pharmacy or medical device retailer(Opens in new tab) and purchase the prescribed device on preferential terms.
A maximum price has been set for each medical device. The Health Insurance Fund reimburses 90% or 50% of the cost of the device up to the maximum price. You will have to pay 10% or 50% of the maximum price and any amount exceeding the maximum price.
The need for a medical device is determined by the attending physician, who compiles a digital medical device card. You can then go to a pharmacy or medical device retailer(Opens in new tab) and purchase the prescribed device on preferential terms.
A maximum price has been set for each medical device. The Health Insurance Fund reimburses 90% or 50% of the cost of the device up to the maximum price. You will have to pay 10% or 50% of the maximum price and any amount exceeding the maximum price.
The need for a medical device is determined by the attending physician, who compiles a digital medical device card. You can then go to a pharmacy or medical device retailer(Opens in new tab) and purchase the prescribed device on preferential terms.
Medical device card
The doctor will note the following on the medical device card:
- the medical device group to which the device you are entitled to receive on preferential terms belongs;
- the conditions for reimbursement (e.g. based on age, severity of illness, or other indicators), which determine the amount and conditions under which the device will be reimbursed.
The digital medical device card is created at the prescription center and is group-based – it can be used to issue all medical devices belonging to the corresponding group (except in cases where the conditions for reimbursement limit the choice of device). You can only have one card per medical device group.
A medical device card can have either a single or a recurring limit period.
What is a medical device card?
A medical device card is a digital document that your doctor will issue to you if you need a specific medical device for treatment.
The doctor will make a decision based on what type of device and under what conditions the Health Insurance Fund will reimburse.
What is a medical device card?
A medical device card is a digital document that your doctor will issue to you if you need a specific medical device for treatment.
The doctor will make a decision based on what type of device and under what conditions the Health Insurance Fund will reimburse.
Single-use card
Expires at the end of the limit period. This type of card is issued if your health condition or device needs may change over time or if the device is expensive.
Single-use card
Expires at the end of the limit period. This type of card is issued if your health condition or device needs may change over time or if the device is expensive.
Extending a single-use card
If your doctor sees that you still need the device and you are following the treatment recommendations, they may issue you a new card.
In such cases, the reimbursement conditions often use expressions such as "within two/six/12 months" or "within two/five years."
Extending a single-use card
If your doctor sees that you still need the device and you are following the treatment recommendations, they may issue you a new card.
In such cases, the reimbursement conditions often use expressions such as "within two/six/12 months" or "within two/five years."
Card with a recurring limit period
In this case, the prescription is automatically renewed because the need for this medical device may not change over time. This card is renewed at the beginning of each limit period (usually on January 1 and July 1).
In this case, the reimbursement conditions use expressions such as "calendar year" or "calendar half-year."
Card with a recurring limit period
In this case, the prescription is automatically renewed because the need for this medical device may not change over time. This card is renewed at the beginning of each limit period (usually on January 1 and July 1).
In this case, the reimbursement conditions use expressions such as "calendar year" or "calendar half-year."
Medical devices partially reimbursed by the Health Insurance Fund
For patients diagnosed with diabetes
Glucometer test strips, lancets, disposable needles for injection devices, and reusable insulin injection devices.
For children and adolescents under 26 years of age, insulin pumps and accessories (infusion sets, reservoirs); for pump or sensor therapy users under 19 years of age, blood β-ketone test strips and maintenance supplies.
For all patients with type 1 diabetes and patients with type 2 diabetes who are on a short-acting insulin regimen and who, due to the nature of their treatment, require continuous glucose monitoring, glucose monitoring kits and glucose sensors.
For patients diagnosed with diabetes
Glucometer test strips, lancets, disposable needles for injection devices, and reusable insulin injection devices.
For children and adolescents under 26 years of age, insulin pumps and accessories (infusion sets, reservoirs); for pump or sensor therapy users under 19 years of age, blood β-ketone test strips and maintenance supplies.
For all patients with type 1 diabetes and patients with type 2 diabetes who are on a short-acting insulin regimen and who, due to the nature of their treatment, require continuous glucose monitoring, glucose monitoring kits and glucose sensors.
Foot orthotics
after spinal or lower limb surgery or trauma, if the area is painful. For patients with severe structural damage to the pelvic area or lower limbs or resulting joint, bone, or muscle dysfunction accompanied by pain or ulcers during everyday movement. Also in cases where mass-produced insoles are not indicated for the patient or have proven ineffective.
Foot orthotics
after spinal or lower limb surgery or trauma, if the area is painful. For patients with severe structural damage to the pelvic area or lower limbs or resulting joint, bone, or muscle dysfunction accompanied by pain or ulcers during everyday movement. Also in cases where mass-produced insoles are not indicated for the patient or have proven ineffective.
For patients with colostomy, ileostomy, urostomy, and fistula
stoma bags, stoma covers, stoma rings, stoma base plates and their additional fasteners, stoma care products (creams, powders, pastes, protective and adhesive removers, odor neutralizers, cleaning products), stoma belts.
For patients with colostomy, ileostomy, urostomy, and fistula
stoma bags, stoma covers, stoma rings, stoma base plates and their additional fasteners, stoma care products (creams, powders, pastes, protective and adhesive removers, odor neutralizers, cleaning products), stoma belts.
In the case of asthma diagnosis
spacers for children up to 10 years of age suffering from asthma.
In the case of asthma diagnosis
spacers for children up to 10 years of age suffering from asthma.
For patients with tracheostomy
tracheostomy tubes, tracheostomy patches and filters, neck straps, voice valves, and nebulizers for administering inhaled medication, if necessary.
For patients with tracheostomy
tracheostomy tubes, tracheostomy patches and filters, neck straps, voice valves, and nebulizers for administering inhaled medication, if necessary.
For laryngectomeed patients
shower guards, filters, adhesive patches, adhesive removers, and tracheostomy tubes.
For laryngectomeed patients
shower guards, filters, adhesive patches, adhesive removers, and tracheostomy tubes.
For patients with urinary disorders
urine collection bags, their suspension and fastening devices, disposable urinary catheters, permanent catheters, catheter adapters, and penis covers.
For patients with urinary disorders
urine collection bags, their suspension and fastening devices, disposable urinary catheters, permanent catheters, catheter adapters, and penis covers.
For patients with sleep apnea
automatic continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device and positive airway pressure device masks.
For patients with sleep apnea
automatic continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device and positive airway pressure device masks.
For patients diagnosed with severe ichthyosis
skin care products.
For patients diagnosed with severe ichthyosis
skin care products.
Diaphragm stimulator patients
device antennas. The medical facility pays for transmitters intended for such patients.
Diaphragm stimulator patients
device antennas. The medical facility pays for transmitters intended for such patients.
Orthoses
to compensate for functional impairment following surgery, trauma, acute illness, or severe chronic disease.
Orthoses
to compensate for functional impairment following surgery, trauma, acute illness, or severe chronic disease.
Compression garments
for patients with burns, lymphedema, or venous insufficiency.
Compression garments
for patients with burns, lymphedema, or venous insufficiency.
Compression products
for post-breast surgery treatment.
Compression products
for post-breast surgery treatment.
Therapeutic contact lenses
For the treatment of severe corneal ectasia or scarring, acute corneal surface defects that do not respond to treatment, and keratopathy, as well as for the treatment of aphakia in children up to 6 years of age.
Therapeutic contact lenses
For the treatment of severe corneal ectasia or scarring, acute corneal surface defects that do not respond to treatment, and keratopathy, as well as for the treatment of aphakia in children up to 6 years of age.
Wound dressings
for venous, arterial, diabetic, atypical, lymphedema-related or pressure ulcers, complicated surgical wounds, post-radiation wounds or burn wounds, or for the treatment of degenerative tumors.
Wound dressings
for venous, arterial, diabetic, atypical, lymphedema-related or pressure ulcers, complicated surgical wounds, post-radiation wounds or burn wounds, or for the treatment of degenerative tumors.
Silicone patches and gels for patients
with pathological scars or a high risk of developing them.
Silicone patches and gels for patients
with pathological scars or a high risk of developing them.
Aspiration probes
for home ventilation therapy, tracheostomy, swallowing disorders caused by neurological damage, or lack of cough reflex caused by neuromuscular disease.
Aspiration probes
for home ventilation therapy, tracheostomy, swallowing disorders caused by neurological damage, or lack of cough reflex caused by neuromuscular disease.
Needles for injection devices
for patients with Parkinson's disease using apomorphine infusion pumps and patients with growth disorders using growth hormone-containing medications.
Needles for injection devices
for patients with Parkinson's disease using apomorphine infusion pumps and patients with growth disorders using growth hormone-containing medications.
Pessaries or support rings
for pelvic organ prolapse or urinary incontinence.
Pessaries or support rings
for pelvic organ prolapse or urinary incontinence.