The end of treatment on the National Health Fund and discounts at the pharmacy. The crucial 30 days

A moment of inattention can cost a lot. After 30 days from the termination of the employment relationship (e.g. under an employment contract), the right to health benefits financed by the National Health Fund ceases. As we read on the website of the National Health Fund:

The right to health care benefits financed from publicly funds usually ceases 30 days after the expiry of the health insurance obligation .

These situations include:

• termination of the employment relationship (e.g. under an employment contract);
• termination of non-agricultural business activity;
• being on unpaid leave for more than one month;

There are exceptions, however. These include people who:

• have completed post-primary school or have been removed from the list of students - the right to health care benefits is granted for 6 months from the date of completion of education or removal from the list of students;
• have graduated from a university or doctoral school or have been removed from the list of students - the right to health care benefits is granted for 4 months from the date of completion of studies or removal from the list of students;
• have their right to a social pension suspended - the right to health care benefits is granted for 90 days from the termination of health insurance with the National Health Fund.

The National Health Fund points out that if someone's entitlement to benefits has expired and they still want to use healthcare benefits within the fund, they must obtain another title to insurance . This may be:

• voluntary insurance
• registration for insurance by a family member.

If these criteria are not met, the patient will be exposed to the costs of providing services in National Health Fund units.