We take a look back at this year's updates to the medical aids catalogue.
"Taking into account the respective therapeutic objective, the medical aids directory is divided into 38 product groups and the nursing aids directory into 4 product groups. Both lists are continuously updated and updated in accordance with the rules of procedure. Product groups in the medical aids directory are reviewed and, if necessary, updated at least every five years and product groups in the nursing aids directory at least every three years. In addition, updates can also be carried out on an ad hoc basis. (...)
(...) Updates may be required for a product group due to new medical and technical findings and developments relevant to care, e.g. innovative products, changes to standards, new manufacturing techniques, new test procedures, a change in the legal situation or new findings on medical benefits. The umbrella organisations of the manufacturers and service providers concerned as well as the relevant patient interest groups are involved in the updating of the product groups in opinion and consultation procedures."
Source: National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Funds in Germany (GKV-Spitzenverband)
It is always worth taking a look at the changes. Updates can be used, for example, to reassess the chances of success of paused applications.
This year, some product groups in the German Medical Technical Aids Register. have been updated. If you have products listed in the affected product groups, you should take a close look at the changes and check whether you need to take appropriate action:
- Product group 99 "Miscellaneous" update 30 August 2021, announcement 12 October 2021
- Product group 07 "Aids for the blin", update 16 August 2021, announcement 12 October 2021
- Product group 15 "Incontinence aids", update 16 August 2021, announcement 13 September 2021
- Product group 25 "Visual aids" update 21 June 2021, announcement 16 July 2021
- Product group 23 "Orthoses" Update 22 March 2021, announcement 14 April 2021
- Product group 52 "Care aids for more independent living/mobility", update 22 March 2021, announcement 14 April 2021
- Product group 19 "Nursing care products", update 09 March 2021, announcement 06 April 2021
- Product group 50 "Care aids to facilitate care", update 09 March 2021, announcement 06 April 2021
The focus is on responding in a timely and appropriate manner.
If your products are already listed, you must pay appropriate attention to the updates in the list of aids and the associated requests from the GKV Spitzenverband to update the documents.
Please note that anyone who does not react to the change in requirements of various kinds will experience the listed products being removed from the list of medical aids. Difficulties with cost reimbursement are then almost inevitable.
Contact us, we will be happy to discuss your situation and advise you on the appropriate course of action.
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