Aktuelle Vorgaben des Gesetzgebers für die Verordnung der Einlagen- und Schuhversorgung

Abstract

Although insoles or orthopedic shoes are regularly prescribed by physicians in the clinic and in the practice, the legal framework is often not known to everyone. Essentially, the regulations for the care of patients in the state health insurance system are formulated in the German Social Code V (SGB V). The roles and responsibilities of physicians as prescribers, orthopedic shoe technicians as service providers, and insurance companies as reimbursors are clearly defined. The purpose of this paper is to provide a brief overview of the legal requirements for the provision of orthotics and footwear.