An omnibus legislation adopted in June 2024 (see the policy analysis “Omnibus legislation and need for more system approach” from 16 August 2024) amended Act LXXXIII of 1997 on Compulsory Health Insurance Benefits, mandating the government to establish a foundation (“Batthyány-Strattmann László Alapítvány a Gyógyításért”). This foundation will assess named-patient reimbursement requests and decide on reimbursements for “medically accepted” medicines and medical aids not covered by the compulsory social insurance scheme [1].
Formally registered in January 2025, the foundation already began its responsibilities in February 2025 [2]. The foundation is funded through the state budget [1]. As an organization for public benefits, the foundation may also receive additional financing through donations, including the 1% of personal income tax that Hungarians can offer to support non-profit organizations [3]. Further details on operations may emerge later.