Reimbursement from Supplementary Insurance

If an insured individual wishes to be eligible for reimbursement of Orthomolecular Medicine / Nutritional Supplements, they must take out supplementary insurance with a health insurer that recognizes one (or more) of the following professional associations:

• ‘Society for the Advancement of Orthomolecular Medicine’ (MBOG)
• ‘Foundation of Complementary Additional Therapists’ (CAT)
• ‘Association for the Advancement of Alternative Medicine’ (VBAG)
• ‘Federation of Additive Medical Therapists’ (FAGT)
• ‘Association of Physicians for Integrated Medicine’ (AVIG)

The insured individual can then choose from practitioners who are affiliated with these associations. The consultations will be reimbursed if they are intended for the insured individual as a medical treatment. The recommended or provided nutritional supplements are generally not covered. In case of doubt, please refer to the policy or inquire with the insurer.

The table below provides an overview of insurers that recognize MBOG and/or CAT and reimburse orthomolecular medicine in that context.

Pay attention to the following in the table:

• The maximum reimbursable amount
• The coverage percentage (of the maximum reimbursement)
• Whether there is a daily limit or limit per treatment

Furthermore, the health insurer may also impose additional conditions for reimbursement. For example, treatments and examinations of the patient may not have a social nature or may be focused on well-being.

Please note: The above fees are indicative and may ultimately differ. To be on the safe side, inquire with the insurer and the practitioner whether reimbursement of orthomolecular medicine can take place. The above fees are indicative and may ultimately differ