Question juridique clé
Whether the insurer must reimburse Pari Mucoclear, Vitamin E Mepha, and Burgerstein Multivitamin under Art. 52(2) KVG for a birth defect previously covered by IV
Solution extraite
Yes. These products had been reimbursed by disability insurance until age 20 and remain covered by compulsory health insurance as a vested right, even if not on the relevant list, because they are necessary for treatment.
Motifs extraits
Art. 52(2) KVG is an exception to the compulsory benefit catalogue and ensures seamless continuation of therapeutic measures previously paid by IV for a birth defect. The medical evidence showed these medications were essential for treating cystic fibrosis.