Poland: NFZ offers up to 700 PLN reimbursement for corrective lenses

The National Health Fund (NFZ) provides reimbursement for corrective lenses and certain contact lenses in Poland, with amounts varying based on the severity of the vision defect and the patient's age.

Children under 18 are eligible for full reimbursement without a personal contribution, receiving up to 700 PLN for a pair of lenses. Adults are subject to a personal contribution, meaning the maximum NFZ subsidy for a pair of lenses is 630 PLN. For standard vision defects, the reimbursement for adults is significantly lower, starting at 35 PLN per pair.

To access these funds, patients must follow a specific medical procedure: obtaining a referral from a primary care physician to an ophthalmologist. The specialist must then issue an order for medical devices. It is important to note that the reimbursement applies only to the lenses and does not cover eyeglass frames or branded accessories.