Medical aids

Several updates of the list of medical aids and equipment to happen in 2018 in Switzerland

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Jul 2018

On 18th of June, 2018, the Federal Department of Home Affairs issued the latest update of the list of medical aids and equipment. This update will come into force on 1st of January, 2019. However, this list will be updated a few times in 2018. Read more
National Institute for Sickness and Disability Insurance (RIZIV/INAMI) has updated the list of non-implantable medical devices for home use

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May 2018

National Institute for Sickness and Disability Insurance (RIZIV/INAMI) reimburses some or all of the non-implantable medical devices provided by the pharmacist or in some cases by a supplier. In May 2018 the list of non-implantable medical devices has been updated. Read more
Generic Quality Framework for Medical Devices and three modules for continence, stoma and diabetic care have been registered in the Quality Register of the Dutch Health Care Institute

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Jan 2018

The generic quality framework and three modules of care describe the general requirements for medical devices for home-based application, included in the Health Insurance Act (Zvw). This framework is not intended for medical devices that fall under the Social Support Act (Wmo) and medical aids provided in intramural settings. Read more