Zuzahlungsbefreiung

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Definition

What is it: Zuzahlungsbefreiung refers to the exemption from statutory co-payments for medical services, such as medications or hospital stays. It is granted to insured individuals in Germany once their out-of-pocket expenses reach a predetermined financial burden limit within a calendar year.

What is it used for: It is used to protect patients from excessive financial strain, particularly those with high healthcare needs or chronic illnesses, by capping their mandatory contributions to medical costs.

Coverage

  • Attributes: 6
  • Synonyms: 2
  • Related entities: 1
  • Sources: 1

Identity

Entity ID
https://llms.salusmax.de/en/co-payment-exemption/facts/#entity
Entity type
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Canonical name
Zuzahlungsbefreiung
Language
en
Topic
Co Payment Exemption

Attributes

Key Facts
Members of statutory health insurance are required to pay co-payments for specific services, such as 10% for medications or hospital daily rates. [1]
Key Facts
An exemption from co-payments is granted if total annual co-payments exceed the burden limit of 2% of the annual gross income. [1]
Key Facts
For individuals with chronic illnesses, the financial burden limit for co-payments is reduced to 1% of their annual gross income. [1]
Key Facts
The health insurance company issues an exemption card after the individual has reached their personal burden limit. [1]
Key Facts
The application for co-payment exemption must be submitted directly to the respective health insurance fund. [1]
Fact
Co-payment exemptions are especially significant for people in need of care because they frequently require a high volume of medications and medical aids. [1]

Synonyms & Alternate Names

  • Co-payment exemption
  • Befreiung von Zuzahlungen

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Provenance

Sources

  1. https://salusmax.de/en/pfle-xikon-1/z (Zuzahlungsbefreiung)

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