How do I get a subsidy for a chiropodist?

If you have diabetes, you can get a subsidy for chiropody.

You get the referral from your own doctor or where you go for diabetes check-ups.

If have you impaired vision or renal function due to your diabetes, can you help your doctor fill out your referral correctly.

Do this by reminding your doctor to check the boxes that are relevant to you.

The information is important for the chiropodist when your feet are looked at during your annual foot check-up.

The referral is electronic and must be activated by a chiropodist within six months.

Once you have booked a time with your chiropodist, your referral becomes active.

The active referral is valid for the rest of your life.

Even if you change your chiropodist.

You will only receive subsidies if you select a state-authorised chiropodist.

Look for this logo.

Be sure to select a chiropodist with a provider number.

All state-authorised chiropodists are trained to treat your feet, but you can only use your referral and receive subsidies with the chiropodists who have a provider number.

A provider number is what gives you the right to receive subsidies.

On sundhed.dk, you can find the chiropodists in your area that have a provider number.

Look for clinics where it says “Chiropodist with subsidies from the region”.

It is not free to go to a chiropodist, even if you receive subsidies.

Therefore, you must be aware that you have to pay a portion yourself.

You can ask the chiropodist what you must pay yourself.

The amount depends on the treatment you receive.

The prices are determined by the public authorities and are therefore the same regardless of which chiropodist you go to.

If you have never been to a chiropodist before, the treatment will start with a foot check-up.

Your foot check-up determines what you can get subsidies for.

The basis for your treatment is your foot check-up and the foot chiropodist's professional assessment.

In order to get a subsidy, you must have a new foot check-up every year.

If you are not sure whether you can receive a subsidy, you can always call and ask the chiropodist before booking a time.