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There are several complaints from citizens about illegal charges of some doctors, and some laboratories to patients referred through the GHS and personal doctors for tests and other medical procedures.
According to citizens' complaints received by the Cyprus[/B] Times, in some cases doctors and laboratories, instead of charging the prices set by the GESY, illegally charge higher amounts to patients by not issuing correct receipts.
Speaking to the Cyprus
[/B] Times[/B], Cyprus Patients' Association President Marios Kouloumas says that these complaints are known to the association and are being investigated by the OAI which is responsible for investigating them.
6 out of 10 citizens did not activate the GIS portal
At the same time, Mr.Kouloumas called on citizens who have not activated the GESY beneficiary portal to do so, as this will help them to check all medical procedures they perform.
"Unfortunately, of the 920,000 beneficiaries, 60% have not activated the GESY portal to check online from home their medical history, charges and the examinations they perform. We urge patients to make use of this useful tool for their own benefit," he said.
At the same time, Kouloumas noted that in the supplements that patients are required to pay for various medicines there is a cap on the annual amount that each patient is required to pay.
"Patients should know their rights so that they know when illegal charges are made against them, but also for their own personal knowledge. In supplements low pensioners per year the maximum amount they have to pay in medicines is 75 euros, while for other patients it is 150 euros, so from then on they should not pay more in any case," he explained.
What amounts you have to pay when receiving services from the GHS
Small supplementary amounts are paid when receiving services from specialist doctors, laboratories, pharmacies, nurses, midwives, other health professionals and the SHI as follows:
The total maximum possible charge per category of laboratory tests is ten euros.
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