The limit for full subsidy on medicines has changed
Official title (in Danish): Bekendtgørelse om udgiftsgrænsen for fuldt tilskud til lægemidler
In short
Reading time: 1 min- What changes:
- The limit for full subsidy on medicines has changed.
- For people over 18 it is now DKK 18,870 (previously DKK 11,570), and for people under 18 it is now DKK 23,520 (previously DKK 16,220).
- Who: The rules apply to people over 18 and to people under 18.
- When: The executive order entered into force on 30 October 2023.
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For people over 18, the limit for full subsidy is now DKK 18,870. Previously it was DKK 11,570. There is a subsidy of 85 percent of the part of the cost that exceeds DKK 3,795, but not DKK 18,870. Above DKK 18,870, the subsidy is 100 percent. Previously, the 85 percent applied up to DKK 11,570.
For people under 18, the limit for full subsidy is now DKK 23,520. Previously it was DKK 16,220. There is a subsidy of 85 percent of the part of the cost that exceeds DKK 3,795, but not DKK 23,520. Above DKK 23,520, the subsidy is 100 percent. Previously, the 85 percent applied up to DKK 16,220.
For both groups, the period now starts on 30 October 2023. Previously the start date was 3 April 2023.
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Source: Retsinformation.dk
Translated from Danish · The Danish version and the original source apply.
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- Issued · 11 October 2023
- Published in the Danish Law Gazette (Lovtidende) · 14 October 2023
- In force · 30 October 2023