Sometimes you need a medical device to be able to function well in daily life, e.g. in case of an impairment, chronic disorder, or temporary recovery. In many instances you can then claim reimbursement for medical devices. Potential medical devices are:
- Prostheses
- Contraceptive medical devices
- Dressing materials
- Injection syringes
- Medical devices for sight, hearing, mobility, or breathing
- Medical devicesfor diabetes
- Care products
- Medical devices for long-term compensation of functional loss in blood and lymph vessels or in arms, hands, and fingers
- Medical device against chronic pain
- Communication and signalling medical devices
- Medical devices for the administration of nutrition or infusions
- Furnishing elements for the adaptation of homes
- Resources and costs for home dialysis
You can find a detailed overview of the medical devices you are entitled to in the Health Insurance Entitlements Regulations BES, paragraph 7, Sections 1.7.5-1.7.31.
For certain medicals devices, e.g. the purchase of a wheelchair, prior consent of ZJCN is required. Your treating physician or the medical aid supplier knows which medical devices this applies to. A personal contribution is also requested for some medical devices. Modification, replacement, or repair of medical devices is included, unless there is question of careless use. The ZJCN determines whether medical devices are provided on a permanent or temporary basis.