Changes in the General Health System: Referral Validity Extension and New Regulations
March 26, 2026
Changes will take effect from midnight in the General Health System, impacting all beneficiaries. The validity of referrals for laboratory tests will be extended from 6 to 12 months. A linear code will be implemented for prescription processing at pharmacies. Cancer patients will be allowed to prescribe tests with an existing referral. Additionally, a registry for patients with multiple sclerosis will be created, facilitating access to neurologists.