Mutuality and medical repatriation
This page specifically addresses mutuality and medical repatriation. The information helps prepare an individual transport dossier and does not replace assessment or treatment by the responsible physician.
Role of the mutuality and any assistance
In the context of mutuality and medical repatriation, the role of the mutuality and any assistance is examined as an independent decision point. The departure team asks who confirms this, how up to date the information is and what practical or medical action is still required.
The outcome regarding the role of the mutuality and any assistance is recorded together with the source and time. When the condition, route or waiting time changes, a new assessment follows rather than automatically adhering to the previous planning.
For this part, it is clear who remains responsible during transport and who receives the information in Belgium. The patient only departs when the next safe care link is actually available.
Verification of rights and conditions
In the context of mutuality and medical repatriation, verification of rights and conditions is examined as an independent decision point. The departure team asks who confirms this, how up to date the information is and what practical or medical action is still required.
The outcome regarding verification of rights and conditions is recorded together with the source and time. When the condition, route or waiting time changes, a new assessment follows rather than automatically adhering to the previous planning.
For this part, it is clear who remains responsible during transport and who receives the information in Belgium. The patient only departs when the next safe care link is actually available.
Medical necessity as determined by healthcare professionals
In the context of mutuality and medical repatriation, medical necessity as determined by healthcare professionals is examined as an independent decision point. The departure team asks who confirms this, how up to date the information is and what practical or medical action is still required.
The outcome regarding medical necessity as determined by healthcare professionals is recorded together with the source and time. When the condition, route or waiting time changes, a new assessment follows rather than automatically adhering to the previous planning.
For this part, it is clear who remains responsible during transport and who receives the information in Belgium. The patient only departs when the next safe care link is actually available.
Quotation and prior authorisation
In the context of mutuality and medical repatriation, the quotation and prior authorisation are examined as an independent decision point. The departure team asks who confirms this, how up to date the information is and what practical or medical action is still required.
The outcome regarding the quotation and prior authorisation is recorded together with the source and time. When the condition, route or waiting time changes, a new assessment follows rather than automatically adhering to the previous planning.
For this part, it is clear who remains responsible during transport and who receives the information in Belgium. The patient only departs when the next safe care link is actually available.
Costs that may fall outside the coverage
In the context of mutuality and medical repatriation, costs that may fall outside the coverage are examined as an independent decision point. The departure team asks who confirms this, how up to date the information is and what practical or medical action is still required.
The outcome regarding costs that may fall outside the coverage is recorded together with the source and time. When the condition, route or waiting time changes, a new assessment follows rather than automatically adhering to the previous planning.
For this part, it is clear who remains responsible during transport and who receives the information in Belgium. The patient only departs when the next safe care link is actually available.
Written decision and supporting documents
In the context of mutuality and medical repatriation, the written decision and supporting documents are examined as an independent decision point. The departure team asks who confirms this, how up to date the information is and what practical or medical action is still required.
The outcome regarding the written decision and supporting documents is recorded together with the source and time. When the condition, route or waiting time changes, a new assessment follows rather than automatically adhering to the previous planning.
For this part, it is clear who remains responsible during transport and who receives the information in Belgium. The patient only departs when the next safe care link is actually available.