To receive support for special and hard-to-access diagnostic investigations, it is necessary to apply to the local polyclinic.

Requirements

The following individuals can apply for this program:

• people included in the list of socially vulnerable and special groups of the population entitled to receive free and subsidized medical care and services guaranteed by the state (exceptions apply to conscription-age citizens, those over 27 who have not completed military service, citizens registered in the reserve, and those currently in military service),
• all patients not included in the list who have diagnoses of malignant neoplasms (cancer) and tuberculosis,
• individuals not included in the list who have a referral provided by the standing referral commissions in organizations that provide polyclinic medical care. 

Required Documents

To receive support for special and hard-to-access diagnostic investigations, the following must be presented:

• Identification document,
• referral (prescription) available in paper format or in the electronic healthcare system,
• a document and its copy confirming inclusion in the list of socially vulnerable and special groups.
• a certificate confirming the diagnosis of "Malignant Neoplasm," issued by an organization licensed to provide oncological medical care and services.
• a certificate confirming the diagnosis of "Tuberculosis," issued by an organization licensed to provide tuberculosis medical care and services.
• a certificate or extract from the pregnant woman's monitoring card, issued by the medical organization conducting the prenatal monitoring.

Delivery period and Procedure

The timeframe and procedure for providing the support are determined by the local polyclinics or medical institutions.


Reference to Legislation

• Decision No. 318-N of the Government of the Republic of Armenia (RA) dated March 4, 2004.
• Order No. 53-N of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Armenia (RA) dated March 20, 2013.

The legislative acts can be found at arlis.am.