At a glance
Plan the series
Consider recurring appointments and return rides together.
Clarify approval
Treat the prescription and health insurer's decision separately.
Check co-payment
Ask about the personal cost situation in advance.
Planning an appointment series instead of individual trips
Dialysis rides often recur on fixed weekdays. Plan the dialysis centre, pickup address, treatment days, times, return rides and mobility needs as one series, and report changes early.
Prescription and approval
The KBV lists outpatient dialysis among the high-frequency treatments for which a medical ride may be prescribed when the applicable conditions are met. Clarify with the treating practice and health insurer whether prior approval is required and which documents apply. PrimaFahrten cannot promise reimbursement.
What costs can be incurred?
When a German statutory health insurer covers the ride, co-payment rules generally apply. The Federal Ministry of Health states ten percent of the fare, with a minimum of five euros and a maximum of ten euros per ride, but never more than the actual cost.
Recurring appointments require complete information on pickup, return rides, mobility and changes.
Outbound and return information
- All treatment days and the requested period
- Pickup and destination addresses with the exact entrances
- Known return times and possible delays
- Wheelchair, walking aid, stairs and lift
- Requested accompanying person
Request a dialysis ride
Once the formal questions are clear, you can request a dialysis ride from PrimaFahrten with all organisational details.
