The reimbursement of respiratory devices under EOPYY has been updated through a new decision published in the Government Gazette (FEK) on April 27, 2026.
On April 27, 2026, a new EOPYY decision was published in the Government Gazette, establishing revised reimbursement prices for respiratory devices such as CPAP, Auto CPAP, and BiPAP machines.
These are medical devices primarily used by patients with respiratory disorders, including sleep apnoea, and they represent a fundamental part of daily treatment and quality of life.
EOPYY reimbursement for respiratory devices: what changes
With this regulation:
- specific reimbursement prices are defined for each category of respiratory device
- the prices apply to all products included in the Reimbursed Medical Devices Register
- previous decisions for the same categories are replaced
Prices are unified per device category, regardless of manufacturer or commercial model.
What this means for patients
The new EOPYY reimbursement framework for respiratory devices provides a clearer structure for people living with respiratory conditions who depend on these devices in their daily lives:
- it clarifies what is covered by EOPYY
- it strengthens transparency regarding equipment costs
- it ensures access to essential therapeutic tools that are not a choice, but a necessity
In some cases, a patient co-payment may apply when the device price exceeds the reimbursement amount.
Temporary nature of the regulation
The decision is considered temporary, as it is part of a transitional framework until the completion of the negotiation process for final pricing.
Nevertheless, it is fully applicable from the moment of its publication in the Government Gazette and constitutes the current reimbursement framework.
A more human perspective
Behind technical terms, codes, and regulatory tables, there are people who rely on these devices to breathe better, sleep better, and maintain a more stable daily life.
A clear reimbursement framework is not merely an administrative measure. It helps reduce uncertainty in situations that are already difficult to manage.
Source
The full text of the decision, along with the detailed list of reimbursed respiratory devices and corresponding prices, is available (in Greek) in the Government Gazette (FEK) of April 27, 2026.
Text/adaptation: Ifiyenia Anastasiou for Kapa3
