Chronicle regulation

According to the guidelines of 22.01.2004 (chronicle regulation), a serious chronic illness is considered to be:

• The patient is under permanent medical treatment. He has been treated for the same illness at least once every quarter for at least one year and there is a need for long-term care at care level 2 or 3 in accordance with the second chapter of SGB XI.
• Or: There is a degree of disability (GdB) of at least 60% according to § 30 BVG or a reduction in earning capacity (MDE) of at least 60% according to § 56 paragraph 2 SGB VII.
• Or: Continuous medical care (medical or psychotherapeutic treatment, drug therapy, supply of remedies and aids) is required without which, according to medical assessment, a life-threatening aggravation, a reduction in life expectancy or a permanent impairment of the quality of life is to be expected due to the health disorder caused by the serious chronic illness according to sentence 1. The medical assessment shall be evidenced by a short certificate.