Health ticket card, how to obtain this important document for discounts on visits and medicines
Access to medical services such as medicines is often connected to the payment of copayments. These are fees that must be paid when purchasing medicine or before undergoing a medical examination. However, in some cases, individuals may be eligible for a complete exemption from paying these copays with the issuance of a specific card.
Unlike other exemptions based on age or income, this special exemption requires specific documentation to be forwarded to the Company Local Health Unit (USL) or Health District of residence. But who are the individuals who qualify for this exemption and can obtain the relevant card?
To benefit from this particular exemption from paying health copays, disabled individuals or those affected by disabilities are eligible. This exemption may cover all services provided by the National Health Service (SSN) or only those related to the individual’s specific condition.
The exemption card is issued by the health district after a thorough evaluation by the Medical Commission of the USL Company and verification of the submitted medical documentation. The card may be permanent or have a limited duration, and information regarding the exemption is communicated to the individual’s general practitioner or pediatrician and integrated into the Local Health Authority’s information system.
The application for the exemption involves inputting the relevant code in the prescription by the attending physician. Specific documentation, along with proof of identity and tax code, is required to obtain the card. For different categories of disability, specific documents such as ministerial decrees, INAIL certificates, or disability reports are necessary.
The exemptions for healthcare benefits vary depending on the type of disability. The Ministry of Health website provides tables with codes that classify exemptions based on recognized disability and exempt health benefits. Some of the codes include C01 for 100% civilian disabled individuals without accompaniment, C06 for the deaf and dumb, and G01-G02 for war invalids.
Individuals who believe they qualify for this exemption are encouraged to contact their local health authorities for more information on how to obtain the health ticket card for discounts on visits and medicines.