Poland's NFZ plans major changes to spa financing from 2027

Poland's National Health Fund (NFZ) is preparing to implement substantial changes to the financing of spa treatments, with proposed adjustments slated to begin in 2027. The core of the proposed reform involves the removal of a corrective coefficient of 1.05, which currently increases reimbursements for spas by 5%.

According to Rynek Zdrowia, the NFZ views this coefficient as ineffective in stimulating innovation or encouraging providers to meet rising patient quality demands. Its removal is expected to result in lower financial settlements for spa facilities.

Simultaneously, the NFZ aims to grant spas greater autonomy over their treatment offerings. The proposed regulation would abolish the current requirement for spas to adhere strictly to treatment areas designated by the health minister for their specific location. This shift is intended to allow spas more freedom in organizing and delivering services.

The NFZ states that these planned changes are partly a response to requests from spa representatives submitted to the Ministry of Health. The fund is currently soliciting opinions and feedback on the draft regulation, with a deadline of September 2, 2026.