Starting 1 January 2016, reimbursements for prescription medicines under the Health Insurance Act will be available only after meeting an initial deductible of Û50 per calendar year. There are three rates of reimbursement: basic reimbursement (40% of the price), lower special reimbursement (65% of the price) and higher reimbursement (100% price; a EUR 4,50 copayment is charged for each medicine purchased at on time). Patient cost-sharing is capped to EUR 610,37. Any difference between retail price and reference price for products subject to reference pricing is paid by the patient. A EUR 2.50 copayment applies to each purchase made after the entitlement treshhol has been reached.