Who is entitled to free treatment

The National Health Fund reminds about the possibility of using rehabilitation stays in health-resort hospitals, as reported by Radio ZET (In three weeks, NFZ will pay for treatment. Not only retirees will benefit). This benefit is not reserved exclusively for seniors – anyone insured, regardless of age, can take advantage of it.

A key condition is having a referral from a doctor and the necessity to continue treatment after a previous hospital stay, according to information provided by NFZ (In three weeks, NFZ will pay for treatment. Not only retirees will benefit).

Scope of funding by NFZ

The Fund covers all basic costs related to a 21-day stay in a health-resort facility, as stated by Radio ZET (In three weeks, NFZ will pay for treatment. Not only retirees will benefit). The patient does not pay for the therapeutic and rehabilitation procedures, accommodation in the center, or meals during the entire stay. However, it should be noted that the costs of traveling to the health-resort and any local health-resort fee remain the responsibility of the patient.

Such a scope of funding means that individuals requiring further treatment after hospitalization can continue therapy without significant financial burdens.

How to obtain a referral

A referral for a health-resort stay can be issued by any health insurance doctor, according to information from NFZ (In three weeks, NFZ will pay for treatment. Not only retirees will benefit). The decision on the necessity to continue therapy in a health-resort hospital is made by the doctor based on the patient's health condition and the course of previous treatment.

It is worth remembering that this benefit is part of the healthcare system funded by contributions, therefore it is available to all insured individuals who meet the medical criteria. Interested individuals should consult their health situation with a doctor, who will assess the validity of the referral for health-resort rehabilitation.

Detailed information about the availability of places and procedures can be obtained directly from the provincial branches of NFZ.