VZP ČR program for psychotherapy clients

As part of the mental healthcare program, a contribution up to CZK 5,000 can be obtained from VZP ČR to increase the availability of psychosocial support at a selected therapist.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

• The contribution is intended for VZP ČR insured persons aged 7 and above, who are not in the process of re-registration to another health insurance company at the time of submitting the application for inclusion in the program / financial contribution.

• The maximum amount of the contribution is CZK 5,000 for 10 sessions (CZK 500 / 1 session).

• For sessions taken within the period from the date of issue of the voucher to 31 December 2023, it is possible to apply for the contribution until 31 December 2023.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE VOUCHER

1. electronically to opatrujse@vzp.cz, it is necessary to specify the following in the e-mail:

• who will attend the session with the selected therapist; the person’s name, surname and insurance number (a nine- or ten-digit number stated on the health insurance card)

• how the voucher is to be sent (an e-mail address to which the voucher will be sent)

1. OR in person at any branch office on presentation of an identity card or health insurance card

After issuing the voucher, you will then choose a therapist from the authorized list, with whom you will attend sessions in the maximum number of 10. You submit the voucher to the therapist during the first session. The therapist keeps an online record of therapy sessions, and you can check the records on the VZP ČR website. After the last consultation, please, complete a short satisfaction survey which is available on the VZP ČR website.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE CONTRIBUTION FROM THE PREVENTION FUND

It is possible to apply for the financial contribution during individual therapy sesssions or after the completion of the entire therapy:

• via an online web form, accessible from “Moje VZP” application, if you have the option of attaching the required documents in electronic form. If you do not use “Moje VZP”, you can easily register – open the form for online registration and complete it following the instructions. You will then no longer have to enter personal data with each request. Parents can apply on behalf of their children from their account, they just need to registrer them under their account.

• during your personal visit to any VZP ČR branch office – in that case it is sufficient to have the required documents with you, it is not necessary to complete the Application for contribution

• by inserting the Application for contribution together with all required documents into the collection box / mailbox of the branch office or by submitting it to the VZP ČR registry

• by post – by sending the Application for contribution together with all required documents to the address of VZP ČR, Regionální pobočka Praha, Na Perštýně 359/6, 110 00 Praha 1

AS REGARDS SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION FOR CONTRIBUTION, THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS HAVE TO BE ATTACHED

• proof of your payments for the therapy

After receiving the application, completion of the mandatory “Satisfaction Survey” questionnaire is checked which you will complete after the end of the therapy.

More information about terms and conditions for applying for a contribution can be found on the VZP ČR website.