Statutory health insurance pays costs for lipedema operations!
Statutory health insurance pays costs for lipedema operations!
Great news for women with lipedema: The statutory health insurance companies in Germany will in future cover the costs for liposuction (liposuction), regardless of the stage of the disease. This was decided on July 17, 2025 by the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA), such as
For further implementation, additional regulations apply. The treating doctors must demonstrate certain qualifications, and surgical planning and postoperative aftercare must also be determined in a quality assurance guideline. These measures are important to ensure the quality of the treatment and to support the patients in the best possible way. However, the new regulation only comes into force after a legal examination by the Federal Ministry of Health and Publication in the Federal Gazette. These steps could drag on by January 1, 2026, even if the fees for settlement in the outpatient area must also be determined, according to health insurance information .
The decision of the G-BA is based on an initiative of the patient representative that has been fighting for more recognition of the disease and suitable treatment options for years. Most recently, the G-BA had postponed a decision because the studies available at the time were considered inadequate. The subsequent own study initiated was now able to confirm the benefits of liposuction and led to the current decision.
For many affected women, this regulation finally opens up new perspectives in dealing with their illness. This makes it clear that health is not a luxury good, but a right for everyone. The anticipation of the implementation is great, and many hope that their quality of life will increase considerably.
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