Chronic Diseases

Introduction Chronic diseases are the most frequently diagnosed diseases in the industrialised countries. In Germany a total of almost 20% of the population is considered chronically ill. Not only adults but also children are relatively often affected by chronic diseases. Chronic illnesses therefore represent a large proportion of the diagnoses made and are therefore a … Chronically ill

Co-payment The statutory health insurance funds bear the costs of medical measures and certain medicines for the treatment of chronically ill persons. The co-payment, which is always required of the insured person, must also be paid by the chronically ill. However, the maximum amount of these co-payments is reduced in the case of a chronic … Co-payment | Chronically ill