Conventioned doctors, non-conventioned doctors, partially conventional doctors... what's the difference? 🤯
🥼 Conventioned doctors
When physicians are contracted to the "convention," it means that they have an agreement with the government on the fees they can charge.
In other words, conventional physicians charge a fixed rate per consultation.
In return, they receive a premium from the government. Through this measure, the government aims to keep healthcare costs as low as possible for you, the patient. 🙌
🩺 Non-conventioned doctors
Non-contracted physicians are free to choose the rate they charge.
Since they didn't sign an agreement with the government, they can charge different "supplements" on top of the fixed rates.
👩🏾⚕️ Partially conventioned doctors
Partially conventioned physicians are those who are contracted only on certain days and/or hours.
To give you an example: a physician may be contracted for consultations in the hospital and not contracted for consultations in private practice.
💡 Good to know
Your mutuality intervenes a fixed amount for conventioned doctors but can intervene LESS for non-conventioned practitioners.
👉 In any case, supplements are never reimbursed by the mutual health insurance fund. Because of this, you will have larger out-of-pocket costs with a non-conventioned doctor.
The good news, however, is that Alan reimburses 80% of your own contribution! Even for non-conventioned doctors. 🎉