A technical aid is a product that helps to improve a person's ability to function, compensate for functional impairment and achieve or maintain the most independent coping in everyday life. Technical aids can be purchased with a state discount.
2025 Changes in the list of state-reimbursed assistive devices
● ISO codes were removed and added to update the names of ISO codes:- ISO code 24.41.01 laminated socket for lower limb – removed
- ISO code 06.24.41.02 silicone sleeve for lower limb – removed
- ISO code 06.24.41.03 laminated socket for primary prosthesis for lower limb – removed
- ISO code 06.24.41.04 silicone sleeve for primary prosthesis for lower limb – removed
- ISO code 06.24.41.05 prosthetic socket for lower leg prosthesis – added
- ISO code 06.24.41.06 prosthetic socket for knee and thigh prosthesis – added
- ISO code 06.24.41.07 prosthesis inner liner for lower leg prosthesis – added
- ISO code 06.24.41.08 prosthesis inner liner for knee and thigh prosthesis – added
- ISO code 06.00.00 spare parts for prostheses – removed
- ISO code 06.00.01 maintenance (repair) of prostheses – removed
- ISO code 06.00.03 spare parts/maintenance/repair of prostheses – added
● The assistive device orthoprosthesis (ISO code 06.24.19) was removed from the list, because the use of this assistive device is very low and no transactions with this ISO code have been processed in the last two years
You can apply an exception in the following cases:
● To reduce the deductible. If your financial situation does not allow you to pay the deductible, the Social Insurance Board can reduce your deductible to a maximum of five percent. For this purpose, submit an application with justification.
● To acquire a new technical aid because the technical aid in use no longer meets your needs (for example, your hearing or vision has deteriorated; the technical aid has become small because the child has grown; the technical aid was destroyed as a result of an accident, etc.).● You need a technical aid that is not included in the list of technical aids, but without this technical aid, you cannot cope on a daily basis.
● You need a technical aid for which there is a "special request" in the list of technical aids.● You need a larger amount of technical aid than it is possible to get with a state discount. If you have a need to increase the amount of technical aids due to a diagnosis or functional disorder, you can request an increase in the amount. For example, a child needs to rent one standing desk for home and another for kindergarten or school.● The cost of your technical aid is higher than the ceiling price from which the state discount is calculated. For example: The monthly ceiling price of a stroller is 145 euros, and the state discount is 90%. In the company, it turns out that the price of renting a suitable stroller per month is 160 euros (i.e., the cost exceeds the ceiling price). In this case, the state will pay 90% of 145 euros for you or a total of 130.50 euros. In this case, your deductible will be 29.50 euros per month. You have the right to submit a request to increase the ceiling price. If the ceiling price of the technical aid suitable for you is increased, the state will pay you 90% of 160 euros, i.e., 144 euros.NB! We will increase the ceiling price if there are no suitable technical aids for you within the ceiling price.● If you want to rent a technical aid that can only be bought or buy a technical aid that can only be rented, the Social Insurance Board can provide this if justified. But be sure to think about the differences between renting and buying. The rental price of the technical aid includes maintenance and repair if necessary. The company is obliged to carry out regular maintenance on the rented technical aid after a certain period of time. While the technical aid is under maintenance, you have the right to use a replacement product. If you rent a technical aid, it is possible to exchange it for a product that better meets your needs if your health condition changes.
Documents required to apply for an exception:
● A copy of the certificate of the technical aid, which states the required technical device. The necessary technical aid may also be specified in the rehabilitation plan. If the need for a technical aid is stated in the rehabilitation plan, it is not necessary to present it to us. On the certificate, you can add a more comprehensive assessment (or video) of the therapist on the suitability and necessity of the technical aid.
NB! When applying for a technical device that is not on the list, it is necessary to submit a certificate from a medical specialist, physiotherapist, or occupational therapist regarding the need for the technical aid.● If you want the ceiling price of the technical aid to be increased; a technical aid that is not included in the list of technical aids; purchase of a rental, technical aid or rental of a purchased technical aid; a technical aid for which no ceiling price has been established in the list of technical aids, you must add two price offers on an equal basis from different companies.NB! If only one company offers the technical aid suitable for you, you can add only one price offer to the application. Bring it out in the explanation in the application.
Additional documents:
● If you are 18-26 years old and studying abroad, also include a copy of your school certificate.
● If you have been appointed a guardian, bring a copy of the court order.
● If you are someone else's representative, add the authorization.
Where to send the application?
● you can submit the request at sotsiaalkindlustusamet.ee
● send the documents to the e-mail address info@sotsiaalkindlustusamet.ee
● post to the address Paldiski mnt 80, 15092 Tallinn
● it is also possible to fill out the application and submit the documents at the customer service of the Social Insurance Board.
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