Have the prescription fee cap checked
Official name: Prescription cost account: reassessment or correction
For prescription medicine you pay a Rezeptgebühr. REGO is a yearly cap on these fees. Here you check whether your REGO account is correct or should be recalculated.
No account · Answers stay in your browser
- Steps
- 6 key steps, up to 19 depending on your situation
- For you
- 5 short questions, then you see your steps
- Main office
- ÖGK
- Costs
- none named in the sources
- Online
- possible for 4 of 19 steps
How it works
These are the key steps, in the right order. Answer the short questions; then you see exactly what applies to you and what is added.
Tell the REGO account apart from exemptionThe REGO account counts your prescription fees in one year. The limit depends on your yearly net income. Net means money after taxes and deductions.Key step
- Why?
- The social exemption is a different way. There the income of the whole household counts. If you keep them apart, you take the right way.
- What you do
- Do not enter income or medicine data here. The app does not calculate any limit.
- Where?
- ÖGKDirectly with the named service
In detail
Separate REGO account and social exemption
REGO follows calendar year and officially determined annual net income. Social application exemption has separate household route. Enter no income or medication data here; the app calculates no cap.
SourceRRZ2008 · 14. Änderung avsv55/2025, ab1.1.2026
RRZ2008 · 14. Änderung avsv55/2025, ab1.1.2026Dachverband / RIS · retrieved on 10/10/2026
Legal basis: named on the source: 14. Änderung der Richtlinien für die Befreiung von der Rezeptgebühr 2008 – RRZ 2008 (RRZ 2008 (avsv Nr. 55/2025)) (read on 2026-10-12; not a legal assessment of your case)
Open original sourceCheck what is wrong on the accountNeufestsetzung means the limit is recalculated because your income changed. Missing amounts are fees not yet shown in the account.Key step
- Why?
- These are two different processes under § 19. Each has its own way.
- What you do
- Choose what applies to you. Have the ÖGK confirm it.
- Where?
- ÖGKDirectly with the named service
In detail
Distinguish reassessment and missing account amounts
Changed income and missing countable costs are different matters under section 19. Directly select and confirm actual matter.
SourceRRZ2008 · 14. Änderung avsv55/2025, ab1.1.2026
RRZ2008 · 14. Änderung avsv55/2025, ab1.1.2026Dachverband / RIS · retrieved on 10/10/2026
Legal basis: named on the source: 14. Änderung der Richtlinien für die Befreiung von der Rezeptgebühr 2008 – RRZ 2008 (RRZ 2008 (avsv Nr. 55/2025)) (read on 2026-10-12; not a legal assessment of your case)
Open original sourceAsk the ÖGK which route fitsHere you check with the ÖGK which way fits you. A Berichtigung means an error in the account is corrected.Key step
- Why?
- Your current income can be checked again on application. Paid fees that are missing can be added with proof.
- What you do
- This applies to amounts in the current year. The ÖGK checks your case and the minimum limit.
- Where?
- ÖGKDirectly with the named service
In detail
Confirm actual correction or reassessment route
Current income can be reassessed by application; actually paid missing countable amounts in current calendar year may be considered with evidence. Insurer reviews actual case and minimum assessment.
SourceRRZ2008 · 14. Änderung avsv55/2025, ab1.1.2026
RRZ2008 · 14. Änderung avsv55/2025, ab1.1.2026Dachverband / RIS · retrieved on 10/10/2026
Legal basis: named on the source: 14. Änderung der Richtlinien für die Befreiung von der Rezeptgebühr 2008 – RRZ 2008 (RRZ 2008 (avsv Nr. 55/2025)) (read on 2026-10-12; not a legal assessment of your case)
Open original sourceNote your income and missing feesHere you write down the important details for yourself. For example income and for which time. Or which paid fees are missing.Key step
- Why?
- With sorted details, filling in the form is easier.
- What you do
- Sort everything privately. Do not enter anything in the app. The calculation for the social exemption is not a REGO decision.
- Where?
- ÖGKDirectly with the named service
In detail
Organise affected periods and actual details privately
Privately organise income types with relevant periods or actually missing account amounts and payment dates. No import into app and no copying social household calculation as REGO decision.
SourceRRZ2008 · 14. Änderung avsv55/2025, ab1.1.2026
RRZ2008 · 14. Änderung avsv55/2025, ab1.1.2026Dachverband / RIS · retrieved on 10/10/2026
Legal basis: named on the source: 14. Änderung der Richtlinien für die Befreiung von der Rezeptgebühr 2008 – RRZ 2008 (RRZ 2008 (avsv Nr. 55/2025)) (read on 2026-10-12; not a legal assessment of your case)
Open original sourceGet all papers readyHere you get all confirmed papers ready.Key step
- Why?
- You submit it yourself. The app makes no application and decides nothing.
- What you do
- Use only the matching official way. Keep the confirmation of receipt.
- Where?
- ÖGKDirectly with the named service
In detail
Keep confirmed evidence ready for own procedure
Personally use only relevant official reassessment or correction route and retain receipt. No application, account access or exemption decision by app.
SourceRRZ2008 · 14. Änderung avsv55/2025, ab1.1.2026
RRZ2008 · 14. Änderung avsv55/2025, ab1.1.2026Dachverband / RIS · retrieved on 10/10/2026
Legal basis: named on the source: 14. Änderung der Richtlinien für die Befreiung von der Rezeptgebühr 2008 – RRZ 2008 (RRZ 2008 (avsv Nr. 55/2025)) (read on 2026-10-12; not a legal assessment of your case)
Open original sourceCheck how far your request isHere your matter is already running. You check how far it is.Key step
- Why?
- This way you know if something is still missing.
- What you do
- Check directly if the ÖGK has confirmed receipt and what the status is.
- Where?
- ÖGKDirectly with the named service
In detail
Follow existing matter and response
Review own receipt and actual status directly.
SourceRezeptgebührenbefreiung und Obergrenze · 2026
Rezeptgebührenbefreiung und Obergrenze · 2026ÖGK · retrieved on 10/10/2026
Legal basis: named on the source: Kriegsopferversorgungsgesetz; Heeresversorgungsgesetz; Opferfürsorgegesetz; Freiwilligengesetz; Krankenanstaltengesetz (read on 2026-10-12; not a legal assessment of your case)
Open original source
Depending on your situation, this is added
- Check if you already reported it
- Check who your insurer is
- Check your status for this year
- Use the low-income application instead
- Check the rules for your year
- Check if you may apply for someone else
- Collect your income proof
- Collect receipts for missing fees
- Check if the form is up to date
- Choose online or by post
- Report income changes in writing
- Send the ÖGK what is missing
- Get advice if the answer is unclear
Frequently asked questions
Can I do this online?
4 of 19 possible steps mention an online channel in their text. Requirements are in the official source.
What does it cost?
No costs are recorded for these steps in the linked sources. Fees may still apply.
Do I need an einfach.wien account?
No. The plan works without registration; answers stay in your browser.
Does einfach.wien submit my application?
No. einfach.wien helps you prepare and links official channels. You submit applications yourself to the responsible service.
What this page is based on
The information is based on official sources. einfach.wien is a private project; the content has not been professionally reviewed. All information without guarantee, no legal advice. The responsible office is always authoritative.
SourceRRZ2008 · 14. Änderung avsv55/2025, ab1.1.2026
Dachverband / RIS · retrieved on 10/10/2026
Legal basis: named on the source: 14. Änderung der Richtlinien für die Befreiung von der Rezeptgebühr 2008 – RRZ 2008 (RRZ 2008 (avsv Nr. 55/2025)) (read on 2026-10-12; not a legal assessment of your case)
Open original sourceSourceRezeptgebührenbefreiung und Obergrenze · 2026
ÖGK · retrieved on 10/10/2026
Legal basis: named on the source: Kriegsopferversorgungsgesetz; Heeresversorgungsgesetz; Opferfürsorgegesetz; Freiwilligengesetz; Krankenanstaltengesetz (read on 2026-10-12; not a legal assessment of your case)
Open original sourceSourceREGO-Neufestsetzung · aktuell verlinkte Formularfassung101219
Dachverband Sozialversicherung · retrieved on 10/10/2026
Open original source