Like all other types of cures, Drinking Cures are financed by health insurance under certain conditions. The essential purpose of the cure must either focus on rehabilitation or prevention.
In many cases, cures are approved after severe illnesses or prolonged hospital stays to support the recovery process and facilitate the patient's return to as independent a lifestyle as possible. Regarding cost coverage by health insurance, a medical certificate confirming the necessity of the cure is required. Approvals are preferentially granted - but not exclusively - for outpatient treatments near the place of residence.
In the case of preventive cures, the focus is not on recovery but on maintaining the current state of health. Specifically, it aims to mitigate foreseeable health risks through appropriate cure measures. Again, costs for accommodation and meals away from home are only covered in exceptional cases. Before applying for a Drinking Cure with the health insurance, you should discuss it with your doctor and clarify whether there is a credible medical need for it.
