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Social Insurance Administration: Medical- and rehabilitation allowance from September 1st 2025

What qualifies as recognized treatment?

Recognized treatment refers to an examination, procedure, or other health service provided by a doctor or other healthcare professional to diagnose, cure, rehabilitate, nurse, or care for a patient with the aim of increasing their capacity for employment, and which has been approved by health authorities as safe and effective for specific illnesses, accidents, or traumas.