Advisory doctor's approval

No, an application must always be submitted on paper.

  • patient identification data;
  • original version;
  • on paper;
  • overview of the different pathologies and the dates of their occurrence;
  • drawn up by a physiotherapist or together with a doctor:
    • drawn up by the physiotherapist: an overview of the various pathologies and the dates of their occurrence must be included, including copies of the various prescriptions;
    • if the physiotherapist does not have the prescription(s) in his/her possession: application 'prepared' by a doctor or general practitioner: an overview of the various pathologies and the dates of occurrence must be included;
  • signature and identification of the physiotherapist;
  • the notification: appendix 5a or 5b.

Yes that is allowed.

No, we only accept original applications.

The first application must be drawn up by a specialist doctor, possibly together with the required examinations (depending on the pathology).

If there is a specialist report, the GP may also prepare the application.

An extension may be requested by the GP, together with a recent functional assessment.

Provide a completed F-acute list or F-chronic list .

Tip: enclose a copy of the prescription. This is not mandatory but it prevents problems.

General: F acute cannot be prolonged.

  • a)1: Orthopedics - value ≥ N200 and art. 14k (nomensoft Riziv):
    • This does not include heart operations;
    • Often admission to intensive care (admission report or prescription in file), then F05 (e.g. N2700) is possible;
    • Examples: 290286 (good), 228266 (bad) -> F a)1;
  • a)2B: Hand injuries = very specific situation, rarely occurs (several interventions must be involved that are added up with a formula);
  • g)11: Peri-arthritis scapulohumeralis (PSH) does not always indicate a frozen shoulder.

They can always be requested by the advising physician.