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You are not alone with these challenges. Many women with endometriosis have had similar experiences. Our self-help group is here to support you, offer you a space to talk and help you find your way. <\/p>\n
Do you have any questions or would you like to network with other affected people? Get in touch with us! Together we can stand up for the rights of those affected. <\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A diagnosis of endometriosis often brings with it many challenges – not least when it comes to covering the costs of treatment. For those affected, the pill or a hormonal coil can be an important part of treatment. Health insurance companies usually cover the costs for these, but approval is sometimes difficult. <\/p>\n We would like to inform and support you so that you are well prepared. You will find a file in the download area that contains all the important information. <\/p>\n Support with the claim: <\/p>\n You are not alone with these challenges. Many women with endometriosis have had similar experiences. Our self-help group is here to support you, offer you a space to talk and help you find your way. <\/p>\n Do you have any questions or would you like to network with other affected people? Get in touch with us! Together we can stand up for the rights of those affected. <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Once a year, you can apply to the \u00d6GK for a cost allowance for medical expenses. Click here to go directly to the information sheet: https:\/\/www.gesundheitskasse.at\/cdscontent\/load?contentid=10008.753841&version=1650350995<\/a><\/span><\/span> <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Association for outpatient psychotherapy:<\/span> You can find an overview of all psychotherapists in Austria here:<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n – How to get support<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/p>\n If you feel that you have not been treated correctly, respectfully or medically appropriately in a hospital, there are various independent contact points available to you. These support you in lodging complaints, clarifying grievances or securing your rights as a patient. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n Complaints offices in hospitals<\/span><\/b> Patient representatives in each federal state<\/span><\/b> Social insurance ombudsman’s offices<\/span><\/b> Cost coverage of the pill and IUD for endometriosis<\/h3>\n
<\/span>If legal action is necessary, this is no reason to despair. There are various agencies that offer advice and support to guide you through this process.<\/span><\/p>\nYou are not alone!<\/h4>\n
\u00d6GK support fund<\/h3>\n
Links for psychotherapeutic support<\/h3>\n
<\/span>https:\/\/www.vap.or.at\/<\/span><\/a>
<\/span>The association has an overview of psychotherapists with free places on a sickness certificate (free psychotherapy)<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span>https:\/\/www.psyonline.at\/<\/span><\/a> (you can even filter by the languages offered)<\/p>\nIf you feel that you have been treated poorly in human or medical terms<\/h3>\n
<\/span>Many hospitals have their own complaints or ombudsman’s offices that you can and should contact directly.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span>In all federal states there are <\/span>patient representatives<\/span><\/b>that will support you if there are problems with treatment or care in a local hospital.<\/span>
<\/span>Example: <\/span>Patient representation in Upper Austria <\/span><\/i>https:\/\/www.land-oberoesterreich.gv.at\/38917.htm<\/span><\/i><\/a> .<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span>The insurance institutions also have ombudsman offices that deal with problems and concerns of insured persons and patients. Complaints can be addressed directly to the responsible office.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n