Approved CGMs for Reimbursement (Bulgaria, 2023)

Updated: February 10th 2023

Are CGMs reimbursed by the NHIF?

Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Systems have been reimbursed by the NHIF in Bulgaria since late 2021. As of February 1st 2023, the NHIF has announced the latest list of approved CGM sensors. It includes a total of 10 models for continuous glucose monitoring. Find below the list of approved CGMs in Bulgaria.

Approved CGMs for Reimbursement

Effective since: February 1st 2023

1. Medtrum A7+ (Calibration Free); NHIF code WF116
2. GlucoMen Day; NHIF code WF121
3. AiDex G7-S01; NHIF code WF122
4. Glunovo i3; NHIF code WF123
5. Dexcom ONE; NHIF code WF124
6. Medtronic Guardian Sensor 3; NHIF code WF125
7. Medtronic Enlite; NHIF code WF126
8. Wellion SENSOR 10d; NHIF code WF131
9. Medtrum S9 (Calibration Free); NHIF code WF132
10. Glunovo p3; NHIF code WF133

Medtrum TouchCare A7+ (NHIF code WF116) measures the glucose level every 2 minutes and is now calibration free. Medtrum A7+ sensor measures blood sugar 24/7 for a period of up to 14 days. Sensor insertion is quick and easy. The system supports remote monitoring, as well as cloud space for data storage for up to 2 years. Read more.

Medtrum CGM works with the mobile applications EasySense mmol/L (main application) and EasyFollow mmol/L (for remote monitoring), as well as EasyView Pro (web portal for statistics and reports, incl. HbA1c). Read more.

Requirements for Reimbursement

6 of the criteria are required (criteria 1, 2, 3, 7 and 8 are mandatory)

1. Type 1 Diabetes: At least 6 months
2. Insulin injections: At least 4 injections per day OR Insulin Pump Treatment
3. Common and unpredictable Hypoglycemias (Hypos)
4. Poor glycemic control: HbA1c above 8%
5. Age: Under 18 years
6. Pregnancy or planned pregnancy (excludes 1.)
7. Good communication with healthcare team; Absence of frequent hospitalizations due to decompensated diabetes mellitus
8. Expired reimbursement of test-strips

Choose Medtrum A7+

NHIF code: WF116

• Up to 14 days
• 24/7 monitoring
• Calibration Free
• Remote View (EasyFollow)
• Better glycemic control in the long run
• Measures glucose levels every 2 minutes
• Compatible with most Android & iOS devices
• And more
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