Easier access to preventive screenings: NFZ introduces changes starting in October
Starting October 1st, the National Health Fund (NFZ) is introducing significant changes to the healthcare system. The new program aims to detect cancer earlier, which is crucial for the effective treatment of patients in Poland.
The most important information for patients is the removal of the requirement for a referral for selected preventive screenings. Thanks to this decision, individuals in high-risk groups will be able to check their health status much faster and more easily at medical facilities cooperating with the NFZ.
Experts emphasize that early diagnostics allow for the detection of diseases at a stage where they are fully curable. The program is intended to encourage Poles to undergo regular check-ups, which have often been delayed in the past due to the formalities associated with visiting specialists.
Detailed information on exactly who can benefit from free screenings without a referral is available on the official National Health Fund website and at local clinics. Patients should familiarize themselves with the list of facilities participating in this program.
The new initiative is another step toward improving preventive healthcare in Poland. Health authorities hope that facilitating access to screenings will translate into better health statistics across the country in the coming years.