Less evidence for PQ – The 17th update is here!

Less documentation

The most important keyword in the 17th update is probably “debureaucratization.” Many requirements from the areas of “general requirements” and “organizational requirements”—in this case, self-declarations—have been eliminated because, according to the GKV, they have no effect on prequalification and are often already checked by other agencies.

The spatial requirements have also been adjusted for some areas of care (VB). For example, for the provision of compression stockings (VB 17A), it is no longer necessary to provide evidence of a couch, as the provision is made in a standing position in accordance with the guideline.

Service providers will be particularly pleased that an extract from the Central Trade Register no longer needs to be submitted. Obtaining this document was often very time-consuming. Without this proof, prequalification could only be granted with reservations.

And there is something else that is new: according to the 17th update, the documentation of the premises can now be provided exclusively by video. This makes it easier for service providers to provide evidence.

Only one VB for master hairdressers

Master hairdressers who wish to provide both ready-made and custom-made hair replacements now only need to apply for VB 34B, as the same spatial and material requirements apply here as for VB 34A.

New VB 19C

The home emergency call service has been reclassified from VB 19B to 19C. This has made it easier to adapt the evidence to be provided to the provision of home emergency call systems. A self-declaration and a description of the measures taken must now be provided for this area of care. However, until re-prequalification, the home emergency call service can continue to be billed to health insurance companies under VB 19B.

New qualifications

With the creation of new qualifications for professional management, the GKV-Spitzenverband has adapted the catalog of criteria to the current diversity of vocational training. In many cases, this helps to avoid an examination of equivalent qualifications.

Normec VQZ has already incorporated all new requirements into its application forms and lists of evidence, so that you can benefit from the reduced documentation requirements with immediate effect.

If you have any questions, please contact us via the usual channels.