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Reimbursement of a portion of medical expenses for civil servants, judges, and pensioners by the Reimbursement Office.

Processing: approx. 3 weeks
Online application possibleSuccess rate: 95.0 %

How to proceed

  1. 1

    Collect receipts

    Medical, dental, and pharmacy bills, as well as prescriptions.

  2. 2

    Submit an application to the grant office

    Online portal or paper application with supporting documents (copies).

  3. 3

    Notice of Grant and Reimbursement

    The assessment rate depends on status (e.g., 50% for civil servants, 70% for retirees).

Required documents

  • Medical and pharmacy billsMandatory

Responsible authority

The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →

Fees

Varies by case

Processing time

approx. 3 weeks

Official: max. approx. 1 months

Online application

Online possible – at the responsible authority

Common mistakes

  • • Original invoices submitted instead of copies
  • • The one-year application deadline has passed

Common reasons for rejection

  • • Expense not eligible for assistance
  • • The application deadline (usually 1 year after the invoice date) has passed

You can usually file an objection against a rejection.

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Civil servants, judges, retirees, and their eligible dependents.

Income limit

The limit varies by household and region – see the table at the responsible authority or in the application assistant.

Processing time

Nationwide: approx. approx. 3 weeks

Success rate

approx. 95.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • •Original invoices submitted instead of copies
  • •The one-year application deadline has passed

Common reasons for rejection

  • •Expense not eligible for assistance
  • •The application deadline (usually 1 year after the invoice date) has passed

Alternatives

  • Check related services in the application assistant
  • Use social counselling before applying

If rejected

File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.

Questions & Answers

By when must receipts be submitted?▼

The application deadline is generally one year from the invoice date.

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